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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

MOVIE • 2004

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 258
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Documentary

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Top Cast

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Zana Briski

Self

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Avijit

Self

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Geeta Masi

Self

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Kochi

Self

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Mamuni

Self

Ross Kauffman

Ross Kauffman

Director

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Eric Milano

Sound Editor

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Film

Status

Released

Release

December 8, 2004

Runtime

85 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

$350,000

Revenue

$3,529,201