Seven Pounds Timeline ( Real )

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December 19, 2008

Release of 'Seven Pounds'

The movie 'Seven Pounds' directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith was released in theaters in the United States.

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April 2007

Principal photography for 'Seven Pounds'

Filming of the movie 'Seven Pounds' took place in various locations including Los Angeles and Arizona.

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January 2007

Casting news for 'Seven Pounds'

Will Smith was announced as the lead actor for 'Seven Pounds', bringing significant attention to the film project.

Seven Pounds Timeline ( Fictional )

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Several years before main events

Ben's Car Accident and Tragedy

Ben Thomas is involved in a catastrophic car accident that leads to the deaths of seven people including his fiancée, profoundly affecting his life.

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Months before main events

Ben Decides to Help Seven People

After years of guilt and introspection, Ben resolves to find seven deserving people to whom he can give parts of his own life in order to atone for his past mistakes.

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Early in main timeline

Ben Meets Emily Posa

Ben meets Emily, a woman who has a heart condition, and begins forming a close relationship with her while secretly planning to help her.

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Shortly after meeting Emily

Ben Donates Kidney to Emily

Ben donates one of his kidneys to Emily to save her life, beginning his sequence of selfless acts.

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Following kidney donation

Ben Selects Other Recipients

Ben identifies and prepares the remaining individuals whom he believes deserve his organs and assistance, including a blind man, a burn victim, and others.

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Near end of timeline

Ben Makes Final Preparations

Ben undergoes medical tests, arranges life insurance, and puts his affairs in order as he moves closer to fulfilling his plan.

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End of main timeline

Ben's Suicide After Organ Donations

After completing all his planned organ donations, Ben ends his own life through carbon monoxide poisoning to ensure his organs save others.