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Champion (2005)

Directed by Joe Eckardt

Documentary

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

Danny Trejo, you know the man. He has fierce tattoos, and frequently plays a thug in your favorite movies. Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time. Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before he turned himself around and after.

Length 81 minutes

Actors

Steve Buscemi | Robert Rodriguez | Dennis Hopper | Antonio Banderas | Val Kilmer | Edward Bunker | Danny Trejo | Cecily Gambrell

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
10/28/2010TVStreamingVideo on Demand4 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Danny Trejo gives an intimate portrait of his life in the documentary Champion.  It’s a fascinating glimpse at this Badass of Film’s personal life and struggles in and out of prison before his film career.  It’s also interesting to see all the outreach work he does with the youth in his community and youth all across the country.

Danny Trejo is the man.

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