13 best movies like Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo (2019)

List of the best movies like Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo (2019): I Am MLK Jr., Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records, Lesbiana: A Parallel Revolution, I Am Steve McQueen, I Am Bruce Lee, The Captains, Chaos on the Bridge, I Am Chris Farley, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, For the Love of Spock.

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Markimdb: 7
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryCanada

This feature documentary deeply explores Dr. King, his experience, his legacy and the Movement at large through key events – The Montgomery Bus Boycott, The Birmingham Campaign, March on Washington, the Selma Movement and Assassination and Legacy.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genredocumentary, music, biography, history
CountryUSA, Belgium, Canada, Germany

The true story of punks, queers, & criminals on a ride with two men who accidentally changed music along the way.

Markimdb: 5.2
Genredocumentary, biography, history
CountryCanada, USA

A parallel revolution was born out of the feminist movement of the 1970's, coming to an end around 1995. Filmmaker Myriam Fougère takes us on a journey to meet the lesbian writers, philosophers and activists who were key players in creating a revolutionary sisterhood. From Montréal to Texas, by way of New York, Myriam encounters lesbians who chose to live only among women. This marginal yet international movement is brought to life through archival footage and photographs, and evocative interviews with these courageous women, many of whom are now in their seventies and eighties.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryCanada
Duration01:26

"I Am Steve McQueen" tells the incredible life story of this legendary actor, racer, and cultural icon. Extensive interviews, movie clips, archival footage and sound bites chronicle his extraordinary career while focusing on the correlation between his on-screen and off-screen experiences. Narrated by Robert Downey Jr.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryCanada
Duration01:34

Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryCanada
Duration01:37

The Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors whom have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrefantastic, documentary, biography, history
CountryCanada, USA

Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryCanada

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genredocumentary, music, biography, history
CountryCanada, USA

A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genredocumentary, biography
CountryCanada, USA
Duration02:38

A documentary film about the life of Star Trek's Mr. Spock as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son, Adam Nimoy.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genredocumentary, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, Canada

Inside The Mind of Leonardo is based on the artist’s private journals dating from the Italian Renaissance. With over 6,000 pages of handwritten notes and drawings, da Vinci’s private journals are the most comprehensive documents that chronicle the work of the world’s most renowned inventor, philosopher, painter and genius. Using this precious collection of writings and drawings to recount Da Vinci’s story in his own words, and combining them with stunning visual effects and 3D technology, we re-create the mindscape and ideas of mankind’s greatest polymath.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredrama, documentary, music, biography
CountryCanada

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal, " influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax,. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredocumentary, biography, sport
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration01:40

Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.




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