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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Zana Briski,Ross Kauffman
- Writer : Ross Kauffman,Zana Briski
- Cast : Zana Briski,Avijit,Geeta Masi,Kochi,Mamuni
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Facts
Original TitleBorn into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Status Released
Release Information
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2004-12-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 25m
Budget₹ 350000
Revenue₹ 3529201
Production CompaniesRed Light Films,Creative Visions Productions,Sundance Institute,HBO Documentary Films
Genres
- Documentary
