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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

R20041h 25mZana Briski,Ross Kauffman
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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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ProstituteHuman TraffickingRed-light DistrictYoung ProstituteBitingCalcuttaIllegal ProstitutionWoman DirectorChild ProstitutionApathetic

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What is Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) about?

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.

Who stars in Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids stars Zana Briski (Self), Avijit (Self), Geeta Masi (Self), Kochi (Self), Mamuni (Self). The film was directed by Zana Briski.

How long is Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

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