Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
2004•R•1h 25m•6.8•Released
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
Writer
Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$4M
Languages
Bengali, English
Studio
Red Light Films
Cast
Zana Briski
Self
Avijit
Self
Geeta Masi
Self
Kochi
Self
Mamuni
Self
Production
Company
Red Light Films
Company
Creative Visions Productions
Company
Sundance Institute
Company
HBO Documentary Films
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