Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004
1h 25min

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.

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Storyline

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
    December 2004
    Runtime
    1h 25min
    Director
    Budget
    $350,000
    Revenue
    $3,529,201
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
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