Is Genesis History? (Film)

Is Genesis History? is a 2017 documentary film that examines the creation narrative from a Christian faith perspective and questions whether the Book of Genesis in sacred texts is a historical document. It is directed by Thomas Purifoy Jr. The film features scientists, academics, and researchers who advocate for creationism, presenting scientific and theological assessments from various disciplines—including geology, paleontology, biology, and astronomy—on the origins of the universe, Earth, and humanity.

The film focuses on the historical reliability of the Book of Genesis through interviews conducted with various experts under the guidance of Dr. Del Tackett. It comparatively analyzes two fundamental worldviews:

1. A long-history perspective based on natural evolutionary processes
2. A short-creation-history perspective grounded in the Bible

The film explores how these two perspectives relate to world history, fossil records, major catastrophes (particularly the Flood of Noah), DNA, timelines, and scientific data.

• Del Tackett – Host, theologian, and founder of "The Truth Project"
• Steven Austin – Geologist
• Kurt Wise – Paleontologist
• Andrew Snelling – Geology expert
• Danny Faulkner – Astronomer
• Todd Wood – Biologist
• Douglas Petrovich – Archaeologist
• Robert Carter – Geneticist
• Kevin Anderson – Microbiologist

Throughout the film, these experts present explanations based on the creation model across various scientific fields.

The film was shot in various natural locations across the United States—including the Grand Canyon, fossil beds, laboratories, and observatories. The documentary combines studio-style interviews with on-location footage using documentary filmmaking techniques. Visual content is supported by nature imagery, animations, graphics, and interview segments.

The main themes of the documentary include:

• The origin of creation and the universe
• The historical reliability of sacred texts
• The relationship between scientific data and religious belief
• Flood geology and fossil records
• Alternative historical interpretations and anti-evolutionary approaches

The film is grounded primarily in the Young Earth Creationism perspective and presents an argument that scientific evidence is consistent with this viewpoint.

Is Genesis History? was released in a limited number of theaters on February 23, 2017. Following its theatrical run, it became available on DVD, Blu-ray, and various digital platforms. The film has also been used as a resource for educational and discussion purposes in schools, churches, and other institutions.