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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

The kids are engaging and matter-of-fact about their daily hardships and, as it turns out, gifted photographers.

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Cast & Crew

Ross Kauffman
Director
Zana Briski
As Self "Zana Auntie"
Zana Briski
Director
Kochi
Actor
Avijit
Actor
Geeta Masi
Actor
Mamuni
Actor

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Born into Brothels is a powerful and uplifting documentary that explores the lives of child prostitutes in Calcutta's red light district through their own photographs and stories. The film follows the journey of a group of unforgettable children who are taught photography by New York-based photographer Zana Briski, giving them a voice and a chance to escape their difficult circumstances. Through their photographs, the children depict their harsh reality, but also showcase their resilience, creativity, and hope for a better future. The film is a testament to the transformative power of art and the human spirit, offering a glimmer of light in the darkest of places.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids include Who Killed the Electric Car?, Grizzly Man, The Tangerine Dream, Riding Giants, Ghosts of Abu Ghraib, Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine.

When was Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids released in theaters? Toggle content

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids was released in theaters on March 11, 2005.