Born Into Brothels

A film by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski

Calcuttas Red Light Children

In the dark underworld of Calcutta’s overcrowded red light district appear a group of unforgettable children. Feisty, courageous, and wickedly funny—they are the children of prostitutes. They embark on a transformational journey with New York based photographer Zana Briski, who teaches them photography. This Oscar winning film is a humorous and heartfelt story portraying the resilience of children and the magic of art to transform life for young people living in the brothels.

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Director

Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski

Producer

Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman

Runtime

83 minutes

Rights Represented

International Rights

Captions Available

English

Language

English

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Festival & Awards

ACADEMY AWARD—WINNER Best Feature Documentary
WINNER Audience Award—SUNDANCE Film Festival

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