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No Knock - No Charge? The Amir Locke Story

After a No Knock Warrant for property was executed. Amir R. Locke, a 22 year old African American, was EXECUTED by Minneapolis and St. Paul SWAT on February 2, 2022 while sleeping under a blanket. The homicide was reviewed and charges were not brought. Karen Wells, the mother of Amir Locke is quoted saying "You did your jobs, now we'll do ours.", and the family decided to do just that with this documentary. We are bringing the evidence before the grand jury (people of the United States of America and the world) and letting them decide if charges should have been brought. No Knock - No Charge? The Amir Locke Story, will give vivid insight into the thoughts of police, police department employees, and EMTs when they come in contact with black and brown bodies and how they work to cover up their deadly mistakes. Let this be your blueprint for justice in the event that it happens to you or a loved one. Endorsed by Civil Rights Daughter Ruby Shuttlesworth Bester, Producer/Actor Ken Sagoes, and Actress Cynda Williams.

  • Andrew Niccademous Tyler
    Producer
  • Linda kay Tyler
    Producer
  • Andrew Niccademous Tyler
    Director
  • Andrew Niccademous Tyler
    Writer
  • Andrew N Tyler
    Editor
  • Michael Eric Dyson
    Key Cast
  • Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
    Key Cast
  • Benjamin Crump
    Key Cast
  • Karen Wells
    Key Cast
  • Andre Buddy Locke
    Key Cast
  • Nekima Levy Armstrong
    Key Cast
  • Linda Kay Tyler
    Key Cast
  • Andrew N Tyler
    Key Cast
  • Jeff Storm
    Key Cast
  • Antonio Romanucci
    Key Cast
  • Marlon Speed
    Key Cast
  • Marques Armstrong
    Key Cast
  • Jonathan McClellan
    Key Cast
  • Monique Cullars-Doty
    Key Cast
  • Skyler Preet Gulati
    Key Cast
  • Cheryl Locke
    Key Cast
  • Neka Gray
    Key Cast
  • Rep. Brion Curran
    Key Cast
  • VP Rob Doar
    Key Cast
  • Andre Evans-Clemons Phoenix
    Key Cast
  • Reverend Al Sharpton
    Appearances
  • Attorney Cannon Lambert
    Appearances
  • Deborah Watts
    Appearances
  • Toshira Garraway
    Appearances
  • Toussaint Morrison
    Appearances
  • Neka Constantino
    Appearances
  • Sherman Wells
    Appearances
  • Jamecia Bennett
    Appearances
  • Chris Hush
    Appearances
  • Jerome Tredwell
    Appearances
  • Minnesota House/Senate Representatives
    Appearances
  • Minnesota Human Rights Department
    Appearances
  • Denis Pagoada
    Sound Engineer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 52 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 7, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    350,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K (Canon C-200) (Black Magic)
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tylerman International Social Awareness Film Festival
    Downers Grove
    United States
    August 4, 2023
    Tylerman International Social Awareness Film Festival
    Best Documentary
  • VON-TV Series Special
    Chicago
    United States
    October 6, 2023
    Online Weekend Series
    Official Selection
  • Twin Cities Black Film Festival
    Minneapolis
    United States
    October 13, 2023
    Twin Cities Black Film Festival
    Best Documentary
  • University of Minnesota Private Law Students Screening
    Minneapolis
    United States
    November 11, 2023
  • The Pan African Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    February 9, 2024
    West Coast Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Pan African Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    February 16, 2024
    West Coast Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Andrew Niccademous Tyler

Born in Chicago and raised there until the age of 13, Andrew Tyler grew up in the North Lawndale area, specifically K-Town. Andrew Tyler's Mother and Father relocated he and his sister to Minnesota. A graduate of Harding High School, Andrew earned a degree in Radio & Television Broadcasting in the 1990s and in 2017 he went back to school for Film. Andrew founded Tylerman Films LLC in 2018, and in 2019 an opportunity came to create The Tylerman International Social Awareness Film Festival hosted by Cantigny Park. I've worked as an Independent Producer, Cinematographer, Writer, Director, and most recently an Editor for Ken Sagoes where we won numerous awards for our short film, "The Secret Weapon - Yesterday Is Today". I've been blessed to work with Cynda Williams, Hawthorne James, Rafael Ragland, and a host of others that love film. In my spare time I love Food, Travel, Sex, Chess, and reading my bible, not necessarily in that order. Overall, I create films that impart, impact, and change lives. Andrew lives in Lombard, Illinois

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Director Statement

I'm learning that it's about the journey. I really do believe life and death are in the power of the tongue. As a fan of the "Hero's Journey", I believe in telling our stories now and never letting someone tell you there's one way to do a thing. I own my company for a reason and I'm not beholden to anyone. Tell your story now! Producer, Writer, Director, and Actor Ken Sagoes of "Nightmare on Elm Street, What's Happening Now, and Rosewood" taught me to never be a lazy editor, and never allow someone to use their paintbrush to draw on your canvas after you've done all the work.