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Book: TREJO: MY LIFE OF CRIME, REDEMPTION, AND HOLLYWOOD by Danny Trejo, Donal Logue An honest, unflinching, and “inspirational study in the definition of character” (Kevin Smith, director and actor), Trejo reveals how he managed the horrors of prison, rebuilt himself after finding sobriety and spirituality in solitary confinement, and draws inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled robbing heists of his past for the film roles that made him a household name. He also shares the painful contradictions in his personal life. Although he speaks everywhere from prison yards to NPR about his past to inspire countless others on their own road to recovery and redemption, he struggles to help his children with their personal battles with addiction, and to build relationships that last.
Film: INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO (2019) Dir. Brett Harvey
“The film features Danny’s family and friends from his youth. Of course, you have to have celebrities such as director Robert Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Donal Logue, and Cheech Marin. Then there’s Danny himself—a literal open book. He gives us emotional interviews, and we follow him around Pacoima doing good deeds here and there. Let’s also add how he gives back by speaking at random recovery groups and prisons.
Danny Trejo is an amazing man with an amazing story and the reason why film fans love documentaries. Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is the very definition of inspirational.” - Film Threat
September MAILING Registration Deadline: Friday September 6. Books will be mailed within 72 hours of this date.
September PICK UP Registration Deadline: Monday September 16. Pick up from our box office during our operating hours of 2pm-10pm Thursday - Sunday. (You will receive an email when your book is ready to be picked up.)
Private screening and discussion will take place at Sidewalk Cinema September 25th at 7 PM.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sidewalk Film, 1821 2nd Ave. N.,Birmingham,AL,United States
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