Miracle at St. Anna is a 2008 war drama film directed by Spike Lee, based on the novel of the same name by James McBride. The film follows the story of four soldiers of the 92nd Infantry Division, commonly known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who become stranded in a small Tuscan village during World War II after a battle that leaves one of their own wounded. They seek refuge in the village, and while there they encounter a young Italian boy who claims to know the identity of a traitor among the villagers who may have been responsible for their predicament.
As the soldiers spend more time in the village, they uncover a long-buried story about a local partisan group and a brutal massacre committed by German soldiers in 1944. They also discover that the young Italian boy, named Angelo, is a survivor of this massacre and has been living in hiding ever since. The soldiers vow to protect Angelo and bring him to safety, despite the dangers that they face from German patrols and the traitor in their midst.
The film features a large ensemble cast, including Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Laz Alonso, Omar Benson Miller, and John Turturro. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its ambitious scope and themes, while others criticized its uneven pacing and convoluted narrative. Regardless, Miracle at St. Anna is an emotional and powerful tale of heroism, sacrifice, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in human history.