Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004
1h 25m
6.8

6.8/10

248 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Budget: $350,000

Revenue: $3,529,201

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Red Light Films Creative Visions Productions Sundance Institute HBO Documentary Films
Production Countries
United States of America India
Spoken Languages
Bengali English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 8, 2004
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0388789

Cast

Zana Briski
Zana Briski

Self

Avijit
Avijit

Self

Geeta Masi
Geeta Masi

Self

Kochi
Kochi

Self

Mamuni
Mamuni

Self

Key Crew

Zana Briski
Director
Ross Kauffman
Director
Ross Kauffman
Writer
Zana Briski
Writer