Cover art for the documentary 'Dirty Dogs,' narrated by Alicia Renee, featuring a street scene in New Orleans with a hot dog cart, statues, historic buildings, and people.

Tye Turner

Memorial poster of Tye Turner, a writer and director of 'Dirty Dogs', with his years of birth and death (1962-2024).

Dirty Dogs

A hot dog pushcart war in New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Incredibly, SCOTUS rubber-stamped a food cart monopoly that has remained in effect for over 50 years. Thus denying the people of New Orleans, especially people of color, the opportunity to have their own street pushcart business in the very lucrative French Quarter neighborhood. Dirty Dogs aims to right this socio-economic justice wrong and open up culinary pushcart diversity in the Quarter.

July 12, 2025
3:30-9:40 PM

Court Square Theater
44-02 23rd St, Long Island City

Tye Turner 1962-2024: A Legacy in Filmmaking and Storytelling

Mark "Tye" Turner, known professionally as Tye Turner, began his work on the groundbreaking documentary "Dirty Dogs" in 2017, alongside his producing partner Brad Bohannan. The film, a 95-minute exploration of the vibrant and often gritty culture of New Orleans, was a passion project born from years of meticulous research. Despite delays in production due to the global pandemic, Tye and his team resumed work in 2020, determined to bring their vision to life. "Dirty Dogs" marked Tye's directorial debut, a significant milestone in his already illustrious career.

Tye Turner was no stranger to the world of television and film. In the 1990s, he made a name for himself as the executive producer of "Talk Soup," a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy Award. He further showcased his talent as a writer for the popular show "Blind Date." Beyond television, Tye was also an acclaimed author, penning multiple books on the Seattle Seahawks football franchise. His diverse body of work demonstrated his ability to captivate audiences with his storytelling, whether through the written word or on screen. "Dirty Dogs" was an extension of his love for storytelling, infused with his newfound passion for the unique culture of New Orleans.

The production of "Dirty Dogs" was a labor of love, with Tye immersing himself in the heart of New Orleans, a city he grew to adore. Filming wrapped in March 2024, and by May 2024, the documentary was fully edited. Tragically, Tye passed away in his sleep at the age of 62, shortly after submitting "Dirty Dogs" to 30 film festivals through FilmFreeway. Tye Turner (1962-2024) left behind a legacy of creative excellence and a deep appreciation for the stories he told. As the remaining production team, Brad Bohannan and Adrian Sosebee are dedicated to preserving Tye's legacy and ensuring that his vision for "Dirty Dogs" reaches audiences around the world.

Three people smiling and posing on a city street, one woman wearing a large beige sunhat and floral dress, two men, one with gray hair and beard and the other with long gray hair and a cap, standing behind her.
Filming or interview session in a room with brick walls, large windows, and professional lighting equipment, including a bright softbox. Several people, including a woman sitting on a chair, are engaged in the setup and recording process.
A man wearing sunglasses, a red shirt, and a red cap while standing behind a food cart selling hot dogs, with a red and yellow Coca-Cola branded umbrella on a city street with historic buildings in the background.
Two people, a man and a woman, standing outside near a food truck. The man is wearing a black shirt, apron, glasses, and a cap. The woman is dressed in white with a large white hat. The image has a quote overlay that says, 'Open up the playing field for everybody! - Chef Scott.' There is a logo in the bottom right corner that reads 'Dirty Dogs the Movie.'
A man wearing a red Lucky Dogs shirt and matching hat standing in front of a red and yellow umbrella at a street food stand in an outdoor market, with a quote about a city not being a small business place and a logo for 'Dirty Dogs The Movie' in the corner.
Two women engaged in conversation in an office setting with large windows and cityscape view, one gesturing passionately and the other listening intently, with quote text overlayed about Louisiana's ordinance and deprivation.
A man with a beard, long hair tied back, wearing a black shirt with red lettering, standing outdoors near trees and a fence. There is a quote in large text that says, 'I just want a legal honest living.' The top of the image has bold text reading 'Lloyd - FQ Vendor'. In the bottom right corner, there is a red circle with the text 'Dirty Dogs - The Movie'.
Two men outdoors, one with a boom microphone and headphones, and the other holding a microphone and wearing a black T-shirt that says 'Turtle Bay.'
Two women with dreadlocks having a conversation in front of a colorful food truck. One woman is wearing a red shirt and glasses, and the other is dressed in black with tattoos visible on her arm. There are bold white text and a logo in the image.