Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
2019 · Movie · 107 min · ★ 7.1 · 86% critics
This documentary traces the long, unlikely journey of a man who goes from a troubled past to becoming an unexpected Hollywood figure. Through setbacks and hard-won turning points, it builds toward an uplifting message about change, resilience, and hope.
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-09-21
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (31 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an uplifting, real-life story about resilience and second chances, similar in spirit to Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind; Not for you if you dislike reflective documentaries or tough personal history.
Pros: inspiring life journey; hopeful message; keeps you engaged | Cons: emotional subject matter; heavy personal lows; not action-focused
Themes
- prison
- biography
- actor
Cast & crew
Danny Trejo
as Self
Robert Rodriguez
as Self
Michelle Rodriguez
as Self
Donal Logue
as Self
Cheech Marin
as Self
- GT
Gilbert Trejo
as Self
- DT
Danielle Trejo
as Self
- CB
Craig Balkam
as Self
Directed by Brett Harvey