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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

R·2004·85m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director, Writer

Zana Briski

Director, Writer

Ross Kauffman

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$350,000.00

Revenue:

$3,529,201.00

Keywords

prostitute
human trafficking
red-light district
young prostitute
biting
calcutta
illegal prostitution
woman director
child prostitution
apathetic
callous
cruel
hopeful