Quick Info
Genesis Impact is a 2020 apologetics movie that questions the theory of human evolution. Genesis Impact is one of the best movies on the topic of human evolution. It is both serious and entertaining, and is well-suited to younger viewers, beginners, and those with more advanced knowledge. It is generally appropriate for all age groups, and would be good for families, teens, small groups, new believers, information seekers, and skeptics.
Synopsis
Genesis Impact centers around a discussion between a museum docent and a young audience member directly following the docent’s lecture on the evidence of evolution at a natural history museum. The conversation gets good, and the audience catches on to the debate and decides to stick around to listen further.
Why This Movie Matters
- Genesis Impact is one of the most accessible movies for all age groups that shows the weakness of the evidence for the theory of evolution and human evolution.
- The movie shows why different apes said to be human ancestors show no real distinction from other apes.
- The film explains whether Neanderthals are apes or humans.
- The movie highlights the real genetic mechanisms responsible for Darwin’s finches, a poster child for the theory of evolution.
- The movie offers a good introduction to catastrophic plate tectonics during the Biblical Flood, and the observed problems with radiometric dating.
- This is a great movie for teenagers and any Christians who are looking for solid answers on human evolution and Biblical creation.
- The movie is produced by Genesis Apologetics, an active apologetics ministry that co-produced the 2024 film The Ark and the Darkness.
What You’ll Experience
- The setting of a small museum auditorium after the museum docent’s presentation on the evidence of evolution creates a great setting to question evolution’s claims.
- A fast moving conversation ensues between a young student and the museum docent starting with human/chimp similarities
- Factual and funny dialogue continues as each of the claimed human ancestors are scrutinized for evidence; visual detail, depth, and accessible evidences.
- Darwin’s finches are appealed to as evidence by both sides, with new findings that show the current science and evidence.
- The evolutionist makes a last stand attempt by appealing to radiometric dating and the spreading of the continents.
- The movie wraps up with implications of the discussion and a Gospel message featuring interviews from Ray Comfort.
Strengths
- Shows major flaws in evolution evidence
- Enjoyable movie format
- Encourages Christian worldview
- Ties in the Gospel
- Good for families
Cautions / Weaknesses
- No major weaknesses or cautions
- Scientific evidence can always change
Best Audience
- Families looking for faith-building entertainment that teaches the facts behind evolutionist claims
- Small groups interested in apologetics or the theory of evolution.
- Teens and young adults exploring big questions about Biblical creation versus the theory of evolution.
- Truth seekers or skeptics seeking the Christians side of the evolution argument and the facts supporting Biblical creation.
Similar Picks
- Is Genesis History?
- The Ark and the Darkness
- Genesis: Paradise Lost
Best Quotes & Notable Moments
From the movie intro:
“Does what we believe about creation or evolution even matter? Or does what we believe about our ancient past have any impact on our lives today? Can’t we just believe whatever we want, and live our lives the best we can? What about the Bible? How many people today will trust what it says about salvation if they believe it doesn’t get the beginning correct? I mean how many pages will we have to turn in the Bible to run into truth that we can trust? You see there’s one simple question, and depending on how we answer that question can cause our lives to hang in the balance: Where do we come from?”
