Miracle at St. Anna

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Directed by Spike Lee from a screenplay written by James McBride, the author of the acclaimed novel of the same name, the film chronicles the story of four African-American soldiers who are members of the U.S. Army as part of the all-black 92nd Buffalo Soldier Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy, during World War II. They experience the tragedy and triumph of the war as they find themselves trapped behind enemy lines and separated from their unit after one of them risks his life to save an Italian boy. MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA explores a deeply inspiring story that transcends national boundaries, race and class to touch the goodness within us all.

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l personally do not care for most of Sjpike Lee's films. Infact, I do not know why so many believe his movies are so inspirational, thought provoking and reflect what society is all about here in America. Yet, Miracle at St. Anna's has a lot of dept. The characters played their parts very well. Good story and excellent plot helped to move this to long picture along. The script brings to life the awful treatment of the the black soldiers by their white commanders and the majority of white Americans.

The reason this movie receives a 9.0 rating from me is due to Mr. Lee transferring the attitudes, sayings and actions of a small segment of todays African American community on the noble and more honorable African
American soldiers of the pass. Furthermore, several scenes should have been edited out...the Italy lady flashing her breast as she washes and hanging clothes, etc.

The young boy who received the Miracle of St. Anna's was brillant! Oh, how I hope that he receives some nomimation. Also, the "Gentle Giant" performed spiritually by Omar should be acknowledged also. Being a "Historian" I was aware and am very sensative to the plight of the "Buffalo Soldiers". Not only during this campaign but through World War I to the present day.

The film displayed compassion on all sides of the war plus the most evil and vile conduct by man with salt sprinked in the wounds. Please view this picture for youself.