Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
dir. Zana Briski
79
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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.
Critics consensus
A powerful and uplifting documentary.
Directed byZana Briski, Ross Kauffman
StarringZana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi, Mamuni
Written byRoss Kauffman, Zana Briski
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
2004 · R · 1h 25m
Documentary
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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79
Critics Consensus
A powerful and uplifting documentary.
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