Originally a 2003 novel by , it was later adapted into a 2008 film directed by Spike Lee . You can find various versions of this work at the following retailers:
: It is the decapitated head of the Primavera (Spring) statue, created by the fictionalized French sculptor Pierre Tranqueville. Miracle at St. Anna
: Private Sam Train, one of the four "Buffalo Soldiers" trapped behind enemy lines, finds the marble head in the gutter of the Arno River after the bridge is shelled. Originally a 2003 novel by , it was
In the context of the story Miracle at St. Anna , the "piece" most likely refers to the , a priceless marble sculpture from the Santa Trinita bridge in Florence. In the context of the story Miracle at St
: The story begins in 1983 when Hector Negron, another survivor, shoots a stranger in a New York post office. Investigating detectives find the $5 million artifact hidden in his closet, leading to a flashback that explains how it got there. Media & Formats
: For Train, the heavy marble piece becomes a "lucky charm" or "miracle" that he carries throughout the campaign.
