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.
Rating
6.8/10
249 votes
Runtime
85 min
Theatrical cut
Released
2004
Released
Language
EN
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Director
Zana BriskiWriters
Cast
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