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    Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

    85'

    2004-12-08

    6.8

    Documentary

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingZana BriskiWritingRoss Kauffman

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    Cast

    1

    Self

    Zana Briski

    1

    Self

    Avijit

    1

    Self

    Geeta Masi

    1

    Self

    Kochi

    1

    Self

    Mamuni

    Details:

    • Budget: 350000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 3529201
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
      2. India
    • List of languages:
      1. Bengali
      2. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Red Light Films
      2. Creative Visions Productions
      3. Sundance Institute
      4. HBO Documentary Films
    • Vote Count: 258
    • Popularity: 1.1269
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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