Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
2004-12-08
.85 min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2004-12-08
Runtime
85 min
Budget
$350,000
Revenue
$3,529,201
Language
English
Status
Released
Genre
Production
Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
Directors
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