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
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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Movie · Documentary
Wed · 1h 25m
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.