Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
December 8, 2004 1h 25m
★ 6.8 (249 votes)
Documentary
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.
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Top Cast
Zana Briski
Self
Avijit
Self
Geeta Masi
Self
Kochi
Self
Mamuni
Self
Status: Released
Budget: $350,000
Revenue: $3,529,201
Production Companies: Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
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