Trailer

A war and romance drama of sacrifice and a battle for recognition. "Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson fights valiantly in World War I, saving lives in a brutal ambush—only to face his greatest fight for recognition at home.

Log Line

Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson enlists to fight in World War I, leaving behind his pregnant young wife, only to face racism from his countrymen. Under French command, he proves his valor in a brutal ambush, earning the nickname Black Death. But when he returns home, his heroism is exploited, and he’s left to battle injuries and a nation that refuses to honor him. Blood Tax is the powerful story of the fight to reclaim a hero’s legacy.

Synopsis

Cast

Rory Clarke

as Henry

DeShawn White

as Edna

Written Directed & Executive Produced by:

Crew

Rory Clarke 

DP/Cinematographer

Koshi Kiyokawa

Haijin Gyeltsen

Associate Producer/1st AC

David Rodriguez

SPX Supervisor/Key Grip

Sierra Lettuca

Location Sound Mixer

Nelson Smith

Key Gaffer

Christian Ochoa-Diaz

DIT/2nd AC

Nicole Dagastino

Hair & Makeup Supervisor

Ricarlo Luis Grevely

Key Production Assistant

Nick Batch

Production Assistant

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