Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
2004
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.
Rating
6.843
232 votesPopularity
0.523
Origin & Countries
US | en | United States of America,India
Production
Red Light Films,Creative Visions Productions,Sundance Institute,HBO Documentary Films
Runtime
85 min.
Budget (M$)
3.5 / 0.4ROI 875%
Status
Released
Release: 12/8/2004
Credits
Zana BriskiDirector
Zana BriskiSelf "Zana Auntie"
Avijit
Geeta Masi
Kochi
