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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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.

Release DateDecember 8, 2004
StatusReleased
Original TitleBorn Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Runtime1h 25min
Budget$350,000
Revenue$3,529,201
LanguageEnglish, Bengali
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America, India
Production CompaniesRed Light FilmsCreative Visions ProductionsSundance InstituteHBO Documentary Films