Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004 • 1h 25m

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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.

Documentary

Release Date

12/8/2004

Status

Released

Original Title

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Runtime

1h 25m

Budget

$350,000

Revenue

$3,529,201

Language

EN

Production Companies

Red Light Films
Creative Visions Productions
Sundance Institute
HBO Documentary Films