Flixtheatre

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004 85 min 6.8

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 2004-12-08
Budget: $350,000
Revenue: $3,529,201
Production: Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films