Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny TrejoInmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
(2020)
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Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo

From prison to Hollywood: the inspiring journey of Danny Trejo

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Danny Trejo is one of the biggest names in action cinema. Although it has a "B movie" look, the star has been in productions such as 'Machete', 'A Drink in Hell' and 'Fire against Fire', eternalizing his peculiar style of acting. Thus, in the documentary 'Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo', the actor is examined in his personal and artistic life down to the last hair strand. Director Brett Harvey, from 'Ice Guardians', is inspired by Trejo's style to create a stylish and very particular film. Especially noteworthy is the extensive access granted by the filmmaker to Trejo. Here, in addition to details of the actor's life and daily life, we finally get to know Trejo's view of the facts about his days in prison as a criminal.

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Having spent much of his early life in prison, actor Danny Trejo discusses his career and how he has overcome a life of crime and addiction.

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