Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids(2004)
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids 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.
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) is a documentary film directed by Zana Briski, released on December 8, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Zana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi and Kochi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 252 ratings.
- Director:
- Zana Briski
- Writers:
- Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski
- Production:
- Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
- Budget:
- $350,000
- Revenue:
- $3,529,201
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Zana Briski, written by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski.
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Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 252 ratings.
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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids online?
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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?
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The main cast of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) includes Zana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi and Mamuni. The film was directed by Zana Briski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids released?
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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids was released on December 8, 2004 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids worth watching?
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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 252 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?
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