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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Genres
Documentary
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.
Details
Budget
$350000
Revenue
$3529201
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
2004-12-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
239
Vote Average
6.81
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Zana Briski
Self "Zana Auntie"
Avijit
Geeta Masi
Kochi
Mamuni
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