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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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.

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  • Zana Briski

    Zana Briski

    Self

  • Avijit

    Avijit

    Self

  • Geeta Masi

    Geeta Masi

    Self

  • Kochi

    Kochi

    Self

  • Mamuni

    Mamuni

    Self

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.

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