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

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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
StarringZana BriskiAvijitGeeta Masi
DirectorsZana BriskiRoss Kauffman
WritersRoss Kauffman
R 1 hr 25 minDec 8th, 2004Documentary
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 8th, 2004
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 20th, 2005 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$350,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$3,529,201 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids on the Web:Official Website
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