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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Wed, Dec 8, 2004
  • Documentary
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasSat, Jan 17, 2004Sundance Film Festival
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 28, 2005Raindance Film Festival
CA
  • In CinemasSun, Sep 26, 2004Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
FR
  • In CinemasSun, Sep 4, 2005Deauville Film Festival
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Nov 22, 2008
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Z
    Zana Briski
    as Self
  • A
    Avijit
    as Self
  • G
    Geeta Masi
    as Self
  • K
    Kochi
    as Self
  • M
    Mamuni
    as Self
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