Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids Movie Review 2004

Photojournalist Zana Briski presents the world of Calcutta prostitution through the eyes and pictures of the children who live it. Not only does she give them photography instruction as a means to help lift them from their current situation, she goes a step further in trying to place them in boarding school--much to the chagrin of the opposing parents. The subject is nothing new but her drive to make a change in these doomed lives is commendable and may hopefully inspire others.

Distribution

ThinkFilm, 155 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10013, Phone: (646)293-9400

Available on DVD
Running time 85 minutes.
Originally from United States, Indian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary, India, Calcutta, Oldest Profession, Child Abuse

Screenplay

Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman

Cinematography

Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman

Director

Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman

Music

John McDowell

Other

Dave Baruch, Ross Kauffman, Nancy Baker

Producer

Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski

Awards

Oscars 2004: Feature Doc.