Release Date
2004-12-08
Status
Released
Original Title
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Runtime
1h 25m
Budget
$350,000
Revenue
$3,529,201
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United States of America, India
Production Companies
Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
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.
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