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'''''Is Genesis History?''''' is a 2017 [[Christian]] [[Young-Earth creationism|young Earth creationist]] documentary film that shows that [[Genesis]] 1-11 records real history. Produced by Compass Cinema, the film stars [[Del Tackett]], the former president of the Focus on the Family Institute and a key person in the ''Truth Project'', "a DVD curriculum distributed by [[Focus on the Family]]" that teaches a strong biblical worldview.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/reviews/movies/speak-up/ A Passion for Truth - Answers Magazine]. ''[[Answers in Genesis]]''. July 1, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.</ref> | '''''Is Genesis History?''''' is a 2017 [[Christian]] [[Young-Earth creationism|young Earth creationist]] documentary film that shows that [[Genesis]] 1-11 records real history. Produced by Compass Cinema, the film stars [[Del Tackett]], the former president of the Focus on the Family Institute and a key person in the ''Truth Project'', "a DVD curriculum distributed by [[Focus on the Family]]" that teaches a strong biblical worldview.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/reviews/movies/speak-up/ A Passion for Truth - Answers Magazine]. ''[[Answers in Genesis]]''. July 1, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:09, March 11, 2017
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| Directed by | Thomas Purifoy, Jr. |
| Produced by | Thomas Purifoy, Jr. |
| Written by | Thomas Purifoy, Jr. |
| Narrated by | Del Tackett |
| Starring | Del Tackett +13 scientists and scholars |
| Distributed by | Compass Cinema Fathom Events |
| Release date(s) | February 23, 2017 (U.S.) March 14, 2017 (Canada) |
| Running time | 101 minutes Q&A/Credits: 17 min[1] |
| Country | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
Is Genesis History? is a 2017 Christian young Earth creationist documentary film that shows that Genesis 1-11 records real history. Produced by Compass Cinema, the film stars Del Tackett, the former president of the Focus on the Family Institute and a key person in the Truth Project, "a DVD curriculum distributed by Focus on the Family" that teaches a strong biblical worldview.[2]
While originally planned to be released in theaters on February 23, 2017, the film's showtime was extended to March 2 and March 7, 2017 in the United States. It was hosted by Fathom Events.[3]
Background
Is Genesis History? was first conceived when the daughter of Thomas Purifoy Jr., the film's director, started asking him questions on the creation/evolution topic after the Ken Ham/Bill Nye debate in February 2014.[4]
Synopsis
Is Genesis History? is hosted by Del Tackett.[5] The film's main question, as the title shows, is whether the Book of Genesis in the Bible records real historical events.[6][7][8][9] Tackett tackles many questions[10] concerning Genesis 1-11 and its historical accuracy. In addition, he interviews 16 experts in various scientific or theological fields who all hold PhDs and are biblical creationists. Through these interviews, Tackett shows that an overwealming amount of evidence for a young Earth exists, as well as against the pseudoscientific theory of evolution.
Cast
All the scientists and scholars Tackett interviews have Ph.Ds, many of them from secular universities. Additionally, they all have done exemplary work in their respective fields. Here is the list of interviewed people:[11][12]
- Kevin Anderson, microbiologist
- Steve Austin, geologist
- Steven Boyd, Hebraist
- Robert Carter, marine biologist
- Art Chadwick, taphonomist
- Danny Faulkner, astronomer
- George Grant, pastor
- Paul Nelson, philosopher of science
- Douglas Petrovich, archaeologist
- Marcus Ross, paleontologist
- Andrew Snelling, geologist
- Kurt Wise, paleontologist
- Todd Wood, biologist
Release and success
Is Genesis History? was released for one night in theaters on February 23, 2017. It performed very well—143,000 people watched it in 700 theaters, many theaters were sold-out, and it had the highest box office of any film in the United States that night,[13][14][15] more than five times the average of all other movies that night.[16] Although originally scheduled to be shown only on one night,[17] Is Genesis History? performed so well that it was given two encore showings on March 2 and 7 of that year.[13][15][16]
Is Genesis History? will be shown in Canadian theaters on March 14.[18]
Is Genesis History? was later released on DVD and Blu-ray.[19] The DVD/Blu-ray release will include bonus features, including interviews with scientists and other scholars that were not able to make it into the final film cut.
Reception
The Christian apologetics ministry Answers in Genesis endorsed Is Genesis History? prior to its release. The words of AiG President Ken Ham, January 6, 2017:[20]
| “ | I’m thrilled to recommend the brand-new documentary-style film Is Genesis History?, coming to theaters Thursday, February 23, 2017, for one night only. This film delves into various scientific disciplines to see if the evidence confirms evolution and millions of years or creation in six days and the global Flood. | ” |
AiG's enthusiasm for the film did not decrease after its release in theaters.[15][19]
Other Christian creationists also highly reviewed the film. Jerry Newcombe, in WorldNetDaily, endorsed the film after conducting several interviews with participants in the film:[21]
| “ | It is my view that those who see "Is Genesis History?" – which is beautifully shot – will come away with the same conviction [as George Grant in the film on the importance of Genesis]. Perhaps, the tagline for the film says it all: "Two competing views … one compelling truth." | ” |
Jonathan Sarfati of Creation Ministries International highly endorsed the film, saying:[22]
| “ | After the spectacular footage and important scientific and exegetical information, the documentary closes with a very effective explanation about why Genesis matters for the Christian faith. | ” |
Henry B. Smith of Associates for Biblical Research also strongly endorsed the film.[23]
Film's resources
- Videos, on the film's website
- Downloads, on the film's website
- Partial list of full interviews, more to come
References
- ↑ Overview: Synopsis. Isgenesishistory.com. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ↑ A Passion for Truth - Answers Magazine. Answers in Genesis. July 1, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ Is Genesis History? - Fathom Events, Fathom Events.
- ↑ Storm, Christie (February 18, 2017). Daughter's queries prompted Genesis film. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Law, Jeannie (February 16, 2017). Evidence of Young Earth Creationism Will Debunk Current Scientific Paradigm, Filmmaker Says. The Christian Post. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Graham, Efrem (February 24, 2017). Bible Documentary Answers One Question: 'Is Genesis History?'. CBN News. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Boatwright, Phil (February 3, 2017). MOVIES: Is Genesis scientific history? Baptist Press. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Tomlin, Gregory (November 29, 2016). IS GENESIS HISTORY? Film aims to answer questions of creation, evolution, global flood. ChristianExaminer. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ Where does everything come from? Documentary ‘Is Genesis History?’ explores the biggest questions. Religion News Service. November 29, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ The Big Picture. IsGenesisHistory.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ Experts. IsGenesisHistory.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ↑ ‘Is Genesis History’ Documentary screens tonight. The Global Dispatch. February 23, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Law, Jeannie (March 4, 2017). 'Is Genesis History?' Film on Young Earth Creationism Returns to Theaters for Encore Screening. The Christian Post. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Standish, Timothy G. (March 7, 2017). Biblical Creation Film Tops US Box Office. Adventist Review. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Ham, Ken (February 28, 2017). Is Genesis History? Encore Showings in Theaters. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 IS GENESIS HISTORY? FATHOM EVENT HITS #1 IN BOX OFFICE, RETURNS TO THEATERS MARCH 2nd and 7th. AM FM Magazine. February 27, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Ham, Ken (February 16, 2017). Is Genesis History? in Theaters Next Week!. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/isgenesishistory/photos/a.358811944473403.1073741828.270913396596592/399909587030305/?type=3&theater
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Ham, Ken (March 8, 2017). Is Genesis History? Documentary Available Soon on DVD and Blu-ray. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Ham, Ken (January 6, 2017). Is Genesis History? Film Coming to Theaters. Answers in Genesis. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ↑ Newcombe, Jerry (February 14, 2017). 'Is Genesis History?' -- a must-see movie. WND. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Sarfati, Jonathan. Is Genesis History?: Review of new documentary. Creation Ministries International. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ↑ Smith, Henry B., Jr. (January 18, 2017). A Great New Film: Is Genesis History?. Associates for Biblical Research. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
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