Watch O Brother, Where Art Thou?

In this comedy adventure based loosely on Homer's Odyssey, a trio of convicts escape from prison and set out to find buried treasure. Along the way, they encounter Sirens, the KKK, and musical fame. The film was directed by Joel and Ethan Coen and stars George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco, John Goodman, and Holly Hunter. The film's soundtrack features music by Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, and other folk, country and bluegrass stars. It debuted in October 2000 to largely positive reviews.