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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids poster
Documentary
1h 25m

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)

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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Ross Kauffman profile
Ross Kauffman

Director

Zana Briski profile
Zana Briski

Director

Cast

Zana Briski profile
Zana Briski

Self "Zana Auntie"

Avijit profile
Avijit

Geeta Masi profile
Geeta Masi

Kochi profile
Kochi

Mamuni profile
Mamuni

Zana Briski profile
Zana Briski

Self "Zana Auntie"

Avijit profile
Avijit

Geeta Masi profile
Geeta Masi

Kochi profile
Kochi

Mamuni profile
Mamuni

Extra

Release Date

December 8, 2004

Original Language

English, Bengali

Budget

$350,000.00

Production Company

Red Light Films logoCreative Visions Productions logoSundance Institute logoHBO Documentary Films logo

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Videos

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Born Into Brothels - Trailer.flv
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Born Into Brothels

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