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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004-12-08
6.84
en 85m
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.

Director

Zana Briski

Director

Ross Kauffman

Writer

Ross Kauffman

Writer

Zana Briski

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Status

Released

Revenue

$3,529,201

Budget

$350,000

Countries

  • United States of America
  • India

Companies

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

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