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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

  • December 8, 2004
  • 85 min.
  • Documentary
  • India
  • United States
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.

Original title: Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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nomination

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winning rate

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Academy Awards #77 - 2005

Award People Status
Best Documentary Feature Film Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski Winner
1 win for 1 nomination
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