Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

6.8(239 votes)
2004
1h 25m
Documentary

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.

Production

Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films

Cast

Zana Briski

Zana Briski

Self "Zana Auntie"

Avijit

Avijit

Geeta Masi

Geeta Masi

Kochi

Kochi

Mamuni

Mamuni

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