Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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2004-12-08
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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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.
Released
2004-12-08
Runtime
85
Director
Zana Briski
Budget
$350000
Revenue
$3529201
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Production
Red Light Films
Creative Visions Productions
Sundance Institute
HBO Documentary Films
