Movie·2004·1h 25m
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Country
United States of America
Language
Bengali
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The Story
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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Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
// crew
Crew
Zana Briski
Director, Writer
Ross Kauffman
Director, Writer
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