CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 25m · R

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

68%(258)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byZana Briski, Ross Kauffman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
December 8, 2004
Budget
$350,000
Revenue
$3,529,201
Studios
Sundance InstituteHBO Documentary FilmsRed Light Films

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Born Into Brothels - Trailer.flv

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Born Into Brothels

Born Into Brothels

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Zana Briski

Self

Avijit

Self

Geeta Masi

Self

Kochi

Self

Mamuni

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Zana Briski
Ross Kauffman
Ross Kauffman
Written by
Ross Kauffman
Ross Kauffman
Zana Briski

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