Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)
Documentary
6.8 (235 votes)
1h 25m
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.
Details
- Director
- Ross Kauffman
- Writer
- Zana Briski
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $350,000
Cast
Keywords
apathetic
biting
calcutta
callous
child prostitution
cruel
hopeful
human trafficking
illegal prostitution
prostitute
red-light district
woman director
young prostitute
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