
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
2nd Unit Cinematographer
Adam Muro
Paul E. Cendron
Editor
Nelson Smith
Key Gaffer
Haijin Gyeltshen
1AC
Craig Smith
Sound Mixer & Score
Chrisber Crooke
2nd Unit Boom Operator
Jared Scharf
Script Supervisor
Amy Gossels
CD/Casting Director
Leroy Barnes
Producer
Christian Ochoa-Diaz
2nd AC
Richard Loverich
Set Photographer
Nicole D'Agostino
Wardrobe/Key HMU
Sierra Lattuca
Boom Operator
Ricarlo Luis Gravely
Nick Batchelder
Maria Rivera
Production Assistants
Michelle Patino
Richard Terdoslavich
Storyboard Artists
Adam Bailey
David Rodriguez
Special Effects
Isaac Thompson Caasi
Research Videographer
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