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… Read more
71% ★★★★☆ (23,905)
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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Movie · Documentary · R
2004 · 1h 25m · ★ 71% (24K)
Director: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Starring: Zana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi
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.
Director
Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Production
Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films