Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)

  • R
  • 01/17/2004 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 25m

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.

Zana Briski

Director, Writer

Ross Kauffman

Director, Writer

Cast

Zana Briski's headshot

Zana Briski

Self "Zana Auntie"
Avijit's headshot

Avijit

Geeta Masi's headshot

Geeta Masi

Kochi's headshot

Kochi

Mamuni's headshot

Mamuni

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