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Born Into Brothels

The story of a group of unforgettable children who embark on a transformational journey with photographer Zana Briski as they learn to photograph their own lives.

In Born Into Brothels, directors Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman chronicle the amazing transformation of the children they come to know in the red light district of Calcutta. Briski, a professional photographer, gives them lessons and cameras, igniting the latent spark of artistic creativity within them.

Filmmaker Ross Kauffman present (tbc)

Film information
Language(s): 
In Bengali and English with English subtitles
Genre: 
Documentary
Year: 
2003
Running time: 
85m
Filmmaker(s): 
Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman
Country of production: 
US
Film external information
Film Website: 
http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/bornintobrothels/
Trailer
Links to Screening Details:
Born Into Brothels
Location: 

Walter Reade Theater at The Film Society of Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St Purchase tickets

Date and time: 
June 18, 2009 4:00pm +0000

In Born Into Brothels, directors Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman chronicle the amazing transformation of the children they come to know in the red light district of Calcutta. Briski, a professional photographer, gives them lessons and cameras, igniting the latent spark of artistic creativity within them.

Filmmaker Ross Kauffman present (tbc)