To commemorate Italy’s national liberation from Nazi-fascism, the Italian Cultural Institute and Loyola University Chicago present a thought-provoking exploration of the often-overlooked contributions of people of African descent in the antifascist resistance.
From the shadows of the archive fragments emerge—photographs, letters, forgotten names. Historian Silvana Patriarca leads us through the screening and discussion of “Miracle at St. Anna” by Spike Lee (2008), based on the historical incident of an unspeakable massacre at the site of Sant’Anna di Stazzema, a small village in Tuscany, and on the experiences of the famed Buffalo soldiers from the 92nd Division in Italy during World War II
What has been erased from our history? Whose resistance remains invisible? How do forgotten stories breathe new life into the story of antifascism? The program invites us to look where official history has turned away, to read between the gaps, and to imagine an Italy whose identity is shaped not only by what is remembered, but also by what has been hidden or forgotten. This event invites audiences to engage with these critical questions and uncover a richer, more inclusive perspective on Italian history and identity.
Genre: Drama
Year: 2008
Country: Italy, United States
Duration: 150′
Language: English, Italian and German with subtitles
Free with registration