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68% Critic Match
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
6.8 / 10• 2004• 1h 25m•R• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
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Zana Briski
Self
LeadA
Avijit
Self
GM
Geeta Masi
Self
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Kochi
Self
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Mamuni
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Zana Briski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
