Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
2004•R•1h 25m•6.8•Released
Documentary
A documentary filmmaker befriends children living in Calcutta's red-light district and teaches them photography, offering them a chance to pursue a better future beyond their difficult circumstances.
Director
Zana Briski
Writer
Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$4M
Languages
Bengali, English
Studio
Red Light Films
Cast
Zana Briski
Self
Avijit
Self
Geeta Masi
Self
Kochi
Self
Mamuni
Self
Production
Company
Red Light Films
Company
Creative Visions Productions
Company
Sundance Institute
Company
HBO Documentary Films
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