2004
6.8 (237 votes)
1h 25m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
Red Light Films
Creative Visions Productions
Sundance Institute
HBO Documentary Films
Creative Visions Productions
Sundance Institute
HBO Documentary Films
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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.
Key Crew
Director: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Writer: Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski
Top Cast
Videos
Born Into Brothels - Trailer.flv
Born Into Brothels
