Born Into Brothels: Calcutta’s Red Light Kids
Director: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Cast: Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi, Mamuni, Zana Briski
Synopsis:
Cast: Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi, Mamuni, Zana Briski
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.
MRQE Metric: 76
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