Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)

⭐ 6.8 (249 Votes)

Production Companies

Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films

Overview

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.