Inmate #1: The Rise Of Danny Trejo

2020 • 108 minutes

About this movie

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is the feature documentary experience revealing the extraordinary life journey of Hollywood's most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo. From an early life of drugs, armed robbery and hard prison time, to the red carpets of Hollywood blockbusters and helping troubled addicts, Danny gives a firsthand account of one of the greatest transformations of human character ever put to film. Having spent 71 years starring in a personal expedition that outshines any Hollywood fiction, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, is the shocking story of one man's capacity to overcome his demons, only to discover redemption through the most unlikely of journeys. Through the exploration of his old stomping ground and the supporting cast of family, friends and some of the world's biggest stars, join Danny Trejo as he delivers a raw and sobering account of his transformation from a hardened criminal to celebrated Hollywood icon and beloved friend of all who cross his path.

Ratings and reviews

I haven't seen the movie but I met the man many years ago. He came to Camp Planet Hope to speak to the Moms of homeless families. He stayed to help work on resumes and job interview skills and play with the kids. He was so inspiring, genuine, helpful, and personable! I am in awe of him, how he made it thru hard times and changed lives. I worked for CPH but made some bad choices and homeless now. I could use a dose of Danny! Congrats on your success!!

I enjoyed whatching this documentary best one I’ve seen so far . Danny is so inspiring to watch and hear , the part where he first heard the Beatles song in that scene always made me cry like a baby haha, “There’s certain songs that remind you of your wife, your kids, childhood, it even takes you back to when you were highschool “. I liked that quote , I also like the song they play when little Gilbert comes out of prison I’ve always wondered what song it’s called.

wow. I knew the basics of the man's life. But what a story. Words are hard find. Only in America. We can all learn... "to do good." It was an honor to watch. Thank you