Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)
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28/04/2005 (GB)
Documentary
1h 25m
- 68% (230 votes)
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Overview
Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives.
- Zana BriskiDirector, Writer
- Ross KauffmanDirector, Writer
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$350,000
Revenue
$3,529,201
Keywords
- prostitute
- human trafficking
- red-light district
- young prostitute
- biting
- calcutta
- illegal prostitution
- woman director
- child prostitution
- apathetic
- callous
- cruel
- hopeful
Top Billed Cast
Zana Briski
Self "Zana Auntie"
Avijit
Geeta Masi
Kochi
Mamuni
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