RUS
2004Documentary1h 25m

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.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languageen
Budget$350,000
Revenue$3,529,201

Keywords

prostitutehuman traffickingred-light districtyoung prostitutebitingcalcuttaillegal prostitutionwoman directorchild prostitutionapatheticcallouscruelhopeful

Production

Sundance Institute
Sundance Institute
HBO Documentary Films
HBO Documentary Films