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.

Documentary

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

2004-12-08

Runtime

85 minutes

Status

Released

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Red Light Films

Creative Visions Productions

Sundance Institute

Sundance Institute

HBO Documentary Films

HBO Documentary Films