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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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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.
💵 Budget: USD 350,000
🌏 Languages Available: Bengali , English
📆 Date Released: 2004-12-08
⌚ Running Time: 85 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.876

Beloved Cast

Zana Briski original image
Self "Zana Auntie"
Zana Briski
Avijit original image
Avijit
Geeta Masi original image
Geeta Masi
Kochi original image
Kochi
Mamuni original image
Mamuni

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