O Brother, Where Art Thou? Timeline ( Real )

film_release
December 22, 2000

Release of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

The film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", directed by the Coen Brothers and inspired by Homer's Odyssey, was released to the public.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Timeline ( Fictional )

prophecy
1937-early

Encounter with the blind prophet

The trio meets a blind man who prophesies their fate and advises them to stay on the path to find a treasure.

character_meeting
1937-early

Meeting Tommy Johnson

The group meets Tommy Johnson, who claims he sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to become a great guitarist.

rescue
1937-early

Rescue from the river

After a dangerous river incident, the trio is saved by a farmer who helps them dry off and recover.

musical_career
1937-mid

Joining the Soggy Bottom Boys

The trio records a song under the name 'Soggy Bottom Boys,' which becomes a hit on the radio.

conflict
1937-mid

Encounter with the KKK

Everett and his friends witness a Ku Klux Klan rally and narrowly escape from it during a climactic confrontation.

kidnapping
1937-late

Kidnap of Penny Wharvey McGill

Everett's wife, Penny, is kidnapped by a corrupt politician, Pappy O'Daniel, to force Everett's compliance.

liberation
1937-late

Flood and rescue from prison

A great flood allows the chain gang prisoners to escape, including Everett and his friends, culminating in their freedom.