Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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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.
Cast
Zana BriskiSelf
AvijitSelf
Geeta MasiSelf
KochiSelf
MamuniSelf
Crew
DirectorZana Briski
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Details
Release DateDecember 8, 2004
Budget$350,000
Revenue$3,529,201
LanguagesBengali, English
StudiosRed Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
