
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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