Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)

12/08/2004 (US) • 1h 25m

Documentary

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.

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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

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