Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
85 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
85 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Dec 8, 2004
Season
2004
Average Score
68%
Mean Score
68%
Ratings
250
Popularity
1
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0
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0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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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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Japanese

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