The Man from Earth Timeline ( Real )

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November 13, 2007

Release of The Man from Earth

The movie 'The Man from Earth' was officially released to the public, introducing the story of a man claiming to be thousands of years old.

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2004

Creation of The Man from Earth Script

The original screenplay for 'The Man from Earth' was written by Jerome Bixby, crafting the foundational story for the film.

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April 28, 1998

Jerome Bixby's Death

Jerome Bixby, the writer of 'The Man from Earth,' passed away, prior to seeing the final production of his screenplay made into a film.

The Man from Earth Timeline ( Fictional )

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c. 12,000 BCE

John Oldman's Birth

John Oldman is born Homo sapiens approximately 14,000 years ago in prehistoric times.

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c. 12,000 BCE - Present

Survival Through Various Historical Periods

John Oldman lives through various civilizations and historical periods unbeknownst to others, continuously migrating and adapting.

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Contemporary era, shortly before the movie events

John Oldman Works as a College Professor

In modern times, John Oldman works as a university professor before deciding to leave his job and current life.

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Contemporary era, night of the gathering

John Oldman Announces His Departure

John Oldman gathers his friends at his home and announces he will be moving away, deciding to reveal a secret before leaving.

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Contemporary era, night of the gathering

John Oldman Reveals Immortality

John reveals to his friends that he is an immortal man who has lived for thousands of years, sparking deep philosophical discussions.

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Contemporary era, night of the gathering

Philosophical Debates Among Friends

John's friends debate and question his story, engaging in various dialogues about history, science, religion, and human nature.

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Contemporary era, end of gathering

Friends Accept or Reject John's Story

After intense conversation, some friends are convinced about John's immortality, while others remain skeptical but intrigued.

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Contemporary era, after the gathering

John Leaves With His Secret

John departs after the gathering, continuing his immortal journey and evading modern detection.