| 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. |
| Release Date: |
Dec 08, 2004 |
| Director: |
Ross Kauffman,
Zana Briski
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| Writer: |
Ross Kauffman,
Zana Briski
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| Genres: |
Documentary
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| Keywords |
prostitute,
red-light district,
human trafficking,
young prostitute,
biting,
calcutta,
illegal prostitution,
woman director,
child prostitution,
apathetic,
callous,
cruel,
hopeful
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| Production Companies |
HBO Documentary Films,
Creative Visions Productions,
Red Light Films,
Sundance Institute
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| Box Office |
Revenue: $3,529,201
Budget: $350,000
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| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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