Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Synopsis
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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Born Into Brothels - Trailer.flv
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Indie-World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 8, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.08x
+$3.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski
- Original Title
- Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman
Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski
Department Leadership Roster
Zana Briski
Director
Ross Kauffman
Director
Ross Kauffman
Writer
Zana Briski
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
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What is Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids about?
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.
Who directed Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids was directed by Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman.
Who stars in Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?
The principal cast of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids includes Zana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi, Mamuni.
When was Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids released and how long is it?
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids had a reported production budget of $350K and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (10.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).