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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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6.8
230 reviews
Documentary
1h 25m
2004

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...

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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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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.

  • DirectorZana Briski
  • Release8 December 2004
  • GenreDocumentary
  • Duration1h 25m
  • Budget$350,000
  • Revenue$3,529,201
  • Rate
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    6.8
    230 reviews
  • Productions

    Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films

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