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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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6.8/10 • 237

2004-12-081h 25m

Documentary

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.

Directors
Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Writters
Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski

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  1. Zana Briski

    Zana Briski

    Self "Zana Auntie"

  2. Avijit

    Avijit

  3. Geeta Masi

    Geeta Masi

  4. Kochi

    Kochi

  5. Mamuni

    Mamuni

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$350,000.00
Revenue
$3,529,201.00
Keywords
prostitutehuman traffickingred-light districtyoung prostitutebitingcalcuttaillegal prostitutionwoman directorchild prostitutionapatheticcallouscruelhopeful