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Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
Directed by
Brett Harvey
Not Rated
2019
1h 47m
Documentary
,
Biography
7.7
100%
91%
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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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Cast of Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Self
Robert Rodriguez
Self
Michelle Rodriguez
Self
Donal Logue
Self
Cheech Marin
Self
Gilbert Trejo
Self
Danielle Trejo
Self
Craig Balkam
Self
Brett Harvey
Director / Writer
Scott Dodds
Writer
Rocky Mudaliar
Producer
Adam Scorgie
Producer
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo Ratings & Reviews
Latinx Lens
Rosa Parra
An honest documentary about Trejo's life that'll leave its audience believing in second chances.
Jaredmobarak.com
Jared Mobarak
Whether or not Trejo has actually paid his debt to society for the ills of his youth isn't for us to judge anyway. All we can know is that he's never stopped making amends.
Los Angeles Times
Michael Ordoña
What sets Brett Harvey's slickly made documentary apart, besides its engaging subject, is its convincing portrayal of a man who saw the error of his ways and worked to change himself.
ComingSoon.net
Jeff Ames
Like Trejo, the documentary is rough, rugged, and undeniably fascinating.
San Antonio Current
Kiko Martinez
The astronomical rise that actor Danny Trejo has experienced, as told in the documentary Inmate #1, is fascinating. Not only did Trejo ascend from the ground up, he had to dig himself from the depths before even hitting the horizon.
eFilmCritic.com
Peter Sobczynski
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is not only the rare documentary about a living actor whose life truly deserves such treatment, his story and presence is so compelling and uplifting that you will come away from it wishing that there was more of it.
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Sarah Knight Adamson
The film comes from the heart, it's a raw, uplifting portrait of a person with a giving, and humorous soul.
KPBS.org
Beth Accomando
Harvey takes advantage of the access he has to Trejo's life and crafts an insightful, thoughtful and beautifully executed portrait of this amazing person.
Variety
Owen Gleiberman
A compelling and heartfelt documentary...
New York Times
Glenn Kenny
There are a lot of laughs in his Hollywood redemption story, which also reveals Trejo's hard-won gentleness.
Eye for Film
Jennie Kermode
Trejo fans will find a great deal to enjoy here and the film also offers an insight into aspects of the film industry that don't get much coverage, going back to his days as an extra and bit part actor.
CNN.com
Brian Lowry
Its subject is so inherently likable that a feature-length dose of Trejo's boundless energy feels like the kind of adrenaline shot we can use right about now.
Nightmarish Conjurings
Caitlin Kennedy
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is a raw and intimate portrait of a beautiful soul. The film is uplifting and empowering. Trejo is a figure to rally behind ... It's a privilege to see him tell his story.
Film Festival Today
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
It's the ultimate redemption tale, writ large. Machete kills it, indeed.
Reeling Reviews
Laura Clifford
The smartest thing cowriter/director Brett Harvey is largely give the narrative reins of his documentary over to its charismatic subject... If you love the man as an actor, you'll love him even more as himself.
Film Inquiry
Daryl MacDonald
It's not without its flaws, but when it focuses on Danny Trejo's incredible story and allows him to tell it his way, Inmate #1 is a powerful and poignant story with a fairy tale ending that will have you believing miracles really do come true.
Mark Reviews Movies
Mark Dujsik
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo becomes a surprisingly inspiring and thoughtful documentary.
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
Kate Sánchez
There is so much to love and admire about Danny Trejo, and Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo emotionally touches on it all.
Three Imaginary Girls
Amie Simon
Inmate is a great portrait of a fascinating man. As much as I admired Trejo before, I'm all in now - and I can't wait for Machete Kills in Space!
Elements of Madness
Douglas Davidson
[Director Brett] Harvey's documentary minces no words and gives no quarter as audiences are invited in by Trejo, his family, and his friends, to discuss a life lived on borrowed time.
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