Miracle at St. Anna: The Motion Picture [Hardcover]

Spike Lee (Author), Prof. Paolo Pezzino (Introduction), James McBride (Foreword), Sergeant A. William Perry (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 2008

Based on the best-selling novel and with screenplay by James McBride, Miracle at St. Anna is a visually monumental film about a group of Buffalo soldiers who find themselves behind enemy lines in Italy during World War II. Filmed mostly in lush Tuscan countryside, with cinematography by Matthew Libatique (Requiem for a Dream) and still photography by David Lee (Malcolm X, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) these 100 plus images capture the magic and intensity of this story about redemption and triumph over the bleakest of experiences. Including costume designs, storyboard sketches, text by the director himself, a full script book, and archival material from the second World War, Miracle at St. Anna: The Motion Picture, is not only a visual tribute to this epic, but also to the countless African American soldiers who risked their lives for a country in which they were treated with less respect than the enemy they were fighting.

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About the Author

One of the most prolific and critically acclaimed artists of our time, Spike Lee is an Emmy Award-winning, and Academy Award-nominated American film director, producer, writer, and actor noted for his films dealing with controversial social and political issues. He also teaches film at New York and Columbia Universities. His production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced over thirty-five films since 1983, including Do the Right Thing, She’s Gotta Have It, Malcolm X, and 25th Hour.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli; Har/Pap edition (September 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847831701
• ISBN-13: 978-0847831708
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,394,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Miracle At St.Anna-What a treasure., January 17, 2009

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This review is from: Miracle at St. Anna: The Motion Picture (Hardcover)

I love James Mcbride,he is my new favorite writer.Miracle at St.Anna did not disappoint.Everyone should know this story exactly the way Mcbride tells it.I read the book but haven't seen the movie yet,I can't wait though.If you love a good story told well and full of history with the opportunity to learn something the way I did than this book is the one.Thanks Mcbride for taking me to places I've never heard of.You bought the mountains of Italy to life the way you did with the Maryland eastern shore in Song Yet Sung another 5 stars. Thank you James Mcbride for some good reading.