Movie Description

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

(2004)

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.

Cast

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Facts

Original TitleBorn Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2004-12-08

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 25m

Budget₹ 350000

Revenue₹ 3529201

Homepagehttp://www.kids-with-cameras.org/bornintobrothels/

Production CompaniesRed Light Films,Creative Visions Productions,Sundance Institute,HBO Documentary Films

Genres

  • Documentary