Today is Cinco de Mayo, as many people already know. And Universal has decided to “honor and celebrate Mexican heritage” by releasing the new trailer for the upcoming documentary, “Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo.”
As seen in the trailer for the film, “Inmate #1” tells the story of the Hollywood legend that no one saw coming. The film follows Danny Trejo’s life story from his early days dealing with a world of drugs, armed robbery, and prison time to a career filled with famous friends, blockbuster films, and philanthropic work. It’s a true rags to riches story featuring one of the most celebrated tough guys in cinema.
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The film features interviews with Trejo (obviously), as well as Robert Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Donal Logue, Cheech Marin, Gilbert Trejo, and Danielle Trejo.
“Inmate #1” arrives on VOD on June 22 internationally and July 7 in the US.
Here’s the synopsis:
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.