Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo

This was a really outstanding film about hope and redemption, a man who's life could have gone sideways found a way out, a way up and is now using his Mojo to bring inspiration into people's lives. What can you say about that in this day in age of over-bloated Hollywood actors who don't have the time of day for people.

A guy like Trejo is very refreshing, this guy really seems to be putting his heart and soul into helping people, inspiring people, changing lives, and giving people hope.

Especially when you consider the lack of role models in the Latin Street Community this guy's a bit of a real life superhero, and truly a beautiful soul.

This film was very well directed, the director just let Trejo shine through, and it is a very rewarding film.

Watched the world premiere last night at the Calgary film festival. It was so good. I left the theatre so I inspired. I would recommend this film to everyone.

This is the second biography of Danny Trejo I have seen. However, this one is very different because instead of others talking about Trejo, most of "Inmate #1" consists of Trejo himself talking about his experiences and telling his life story. Because of this, I think you get to know more about him and appreciate his huge transformation from a street punk to a role model.

While I watched, I was surprised that my wife watched along with me and the story captivated her as well. And, after it was over, she talked and talked about what a nice role model he's become...and how interesting he was in the film. Overall, a truly well made film about one of the most interesting figures in Hollywood.

They should have this film included in the Required High School Curriculum. Excellent!!

Just got out of a viewing of this movie and I really don't know how you could create a better biographical documentary. Dany Trejo is clearly an amazing human, he has an amazing story and the movie was really well made. Positive message, heart warming and good laughs. Truly an unbelievable life story.