Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)
Release Date
2004-12-08
Rating
7
Duration
85 min
Countries
Keywords
prostitute human trafficking red-light district young prostitute biting calcutta illegal prostitution woman director child prostitution apathetic callous cruel hopeful
Qualities
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.
