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The McHenry Trial

DeShawn McHenry is a 14 year old lawyer who defends his homeless father on charges of murder.

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The McHenry Trial

The McHenry Trial

The McHenry Trial

The McHenry Trial

The McHenry Trial

DeShawn McHenry is a 14 year old lawyer who defends his homeless father on charges of murder.

DeShawn McHenry is a 14 year old lawyer who defends his homeless father on charges of murder.

DeShawn McHenry is a 14 year old lawyer who defends his homeless father on charges of murder.

DeShawn McHenry is a 14 year old lawyer who defends his homeless father on charges of murder.

Ken Sagoes
Ken Sagoes
Ken Sagoes
Ken Sagoes
5 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$6,113 USD 96 backers
50% of $12,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
“DeShawn, the young prodigy in ‘The McHenry Trial' is trying to find his way in a world that is set up against him. The story catchphrase, “Don’t judge a kid by their hoodie,” rings true. This story introduces us to a young man struggling to figure out his identity while fighting to come to grips with his ultimate purpose in life. At the age of fourteen, DeShawn is fighting to save not only himself, but the father he loves so dearly…

Short Summary

A young and brilliant academic Phenom not only passes the Bar Exam at age 14 but finds himself defending his homeless father on a murder charge when few believe his father is innocent.

 

What We Need & What You Get

Break it down for folks in more detail:

  • Help us raise $12,000 for "The McHenry Trial" short film. The money that we raise for this project will be spent in the following ways: securing our actors, locations, crew, permits,  equipment rental, and festival submissions. Your support will be used for the purpose of completing this short film.
  • There are many great rewards for those that support; such as, The Mc Henry Trial merchandise, Production Credits and special "Thank you" from writer-creator Ken Sagoes.

 

Risks & Challenges

  • Creating and producing any short film is hard work. Award-winning writer and producer Ken Sagoes is very committed to any project he creates. He has written for Disney and Paramount. He also studied Writing and Directing at UCLA. 
  • If obstacles occur such as production delays or staff issues; Ken will communicate with all followers and resolve the issues in due time. Ken has a professional film crew working with him. The movie will be filmed in an independent studio that meets all union and insurance requirements. Also there will be notable, professional actors performing and a teacher for the youth.

Other Ways You Can Help

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Our eternal gratitude! (Card)

Our eternal gratitude! (Card)

$5 USD
A “Thank you” Post Card from Ken Sagoes, (Writer, Director, Producer) Estimated shipping: October 2019
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude!
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
15 claimed
Dog Tags (including Post Card)

Dog Tags (including Post Card)

$10 USD
“Don’t Judge a Kid by their Hoodie” Dog Tags Estimated shipping: October 2019
Included Items
  • Dog Tags
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
9 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Wristband & Button (All above)

Wristband & Button (All above)

$15 USD
A “Don’t Judge a Kid by their Hoodie” wristband and button.
Included Items
  • Wristband and Button
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
8 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Poster (and all above)

Poster (and all above)

$25 USD
Poster. Including Dogtag, Wristband, and Button. An 11x17 glossy signed poster by actors in the film.
Included Items
  • Poster
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
17 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Storyboard (and all above)

Storyboard (and all above)

$50 USD
Storyboard (Conference Room Scene). Including Poster, Dogtag, Wristband, and Button. An 8x10 hardcopy glossy storyboard scene of one of the most powerful scenes in the film. It shows the face-off between 14-year-old DeShawn and law firm to keep his father from a life-sentence in prison. The hardcopy will be signed by each actor in the scene.
Included Items
  • Storyboard
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
8 out of 50 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Screenplay (and all above)

Screenplay (and all above)

$75 USD
Screenplay (Short Film), A total of 16 scenes that would lead to the climax of the film showing the face-off between 14-year-old DeShawn, the law firm, prosecutor, and the judge to keep his father from a life-sentence in prison or placed on death row for a crime he did not do. The hardcopy will be signed by each actor in the scene.
Included Items
  • Screenplay
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
1 out of 30 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Book & Bookmark (all above)

Book & Bookmark (all above)

$100 USD
Book and Bookmark. Including Screenplay (Short Film), including Storyboard (Conference Room Scene), Poster, Wristband, Dogtag, and Button. The 200-page novel that inspired the screenplay. “Author Ken Sagoes has stripped away the stereotypes that plague young black men and has given us a poignant story of family, perseverance, and hope.
Included Items
  • Book and Bookmark-
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
6 out of 30 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
T-Shirt (some of above)

T-Shirt (some of above)

$125 USD
T-Shirt, “Don’t Judge a Kid by their Hoodie.” Including Book, Bookmark, Dog Tag, Wristband and Button.
Included Items
  • T-Shirt
  • T-Shirt-
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
0 out of 25 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Hoodie (some of above)

Hoodie (some of above)

$150 USD
Hoodie, “Don’t Judge a Kid by their Hoodie.” Including Book, Bookmark, Dogtag, Wristband, and Button.
Included Items
  • Hoodie
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
2 out of 20 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
T-Shirt & Hoodie (some above)

T-Shirt & Hoodie (some above)

$200 USD
Tee-Shirt & Hoodie, “Don’t Judge a Kid by their Hoodie.” Including Book, Bookmark, Dog Tags(2), Wristband and Button.
Included Items
  • T-Shirt-
  • Hoodie
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
2 out of 20 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Associate Producer (all above)

Associate Producer (all above)

$500 USD
Associate Producer (Only 4) Front shared credit. Name on poster as producer. Including All of the above. Completed full screenplay. Plus DVD of short film and screening. (Travel and lodging not provided)
Included Items
  • T-Shirt-
  • Hoodie
  • Associate Producer
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Producer (all of above)

Producer (all of above)

$1,000 USD
Producer (Only 2) Single front credit. Name on poster and DVD as producer. Including All of the above. Completed full screenplay. Plus DVD of short film and screening. Invited to set. (Travel and lodging not provided)
Included Items
  • T-Shirt-
  • Hoodie
  • Producer
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Exec-Producer (all of above)
sold out

Exec-Producer (all of above)

$2,000 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2019
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
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