Movie Details

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.

Rating
6.817/10

Release Date
2004-12-08

Runtime
85 min

Budget

350000

Revenue

3529201

Popularity

1.6853

Documentary