71 years in the making, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is the feature documentary experience revealing the extraordinary life journey of one of Hollywood’s heroes, Danny Trejo. Taking us through a feature length journey from an early life of drugs, armed robbery and hard prison time, to the red carpets of Hollywood blockbusters and helping troubled addicts and people in general. Danny gives a beautiful first hand account of one of the greatest transformations of human character ever put to film. To this day, Danny continues to council recovering addicts and speak at state prisons and even after 46 years of sobriety, he never forgets his roots and pays it forward that which has been bestowed on him. Having spent 71 years (to date) starring in a personal expedition that outshines any Hollywood fiction, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, is the shocking story of one mans capacity to overcome his demons its also such a wonderful reminder of beautiful humanity about a man who continues his journey through redemption whilst never forgetting his past . Through the exploration of his old stomping ground and the supporting cast of family, friends and some very familiar faces from the big screen. This documentary is not only a film thats very much worth watching if you are a fan of Dannys work, but also very much worth watching if you want to see a human journey that will not only make you smile, but will also make you think about the way you live your own life.