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Born Into Brothels (2003)

Born Into Brothels (2003)
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Born Into Brothels is a documentary about the inspiring non-profit foundation Kids With Cameras, which teaches photography skills to children in marginalized communities. In 1998, New York-based photographer Zana Briski started photographing prostitutes in the red-light district of Calcutta. She eventually developed a relationship with their children, who were fascinated by her equipment. After several years of learning in workshops with Briski, the kids created their own photographs with point-and-shoot 35 mm cameras. Their images capture the intimacy and color of everyday life in the overpopulated sections of Calcutta. Proceeds from the sale of the children's photographs go to fund their future education. Directed by Briski and filmmaker Ross Kauffman, Born Into Brothels was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the documentary competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Director(s):
Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Born Into Brothels

Born Into Brothels is a documentary about the inspiring non-profit foundation Kids With Cameras, which teaches photography skills to children in marginalized communities. In 1998, New York-based photographer Zana Briski started photographing prostitutes in the red-light district of Calcutta. She eventually developed a relationship with their children, who were fascinated by her equipment. After several years of learning in workshops with Briski, the kids created their own photographs with point-and-shoot 35 mm cameras. Their images capture the intimacy and color of everyday life in the overpopulated sections of Calcutta. Proceeds from the sale of the children's photographs go to fund their future education. Directed by Briski and filmmaker Ross Kauffman, Born Into Brothels was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the documentary competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
83 mins
Director(s):
Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Special Interest, Documentary, Independent Films
Born Into Brothels Awards:
  • 2004 - Independent Spirit Awards - Truer Than Fiction Award
  • 2004 - Independent Spirit Awards - Truer Than Fiction Award
  • 2004 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Documentary
  • 2004 - National Board of Review - Best Documentary
  • 2004 - Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Amy C.

    I really enjoyed watching this film. You really get caught up in the lives of the children and truly want the best for them at the end and want their dreams to come true. It was filmed in the red light district, but no sex or nudity (besides little babies) is shown. I also liked watching the special features, particulary the 3 year reunion and the children's reactions to watching select clips of the film. I laughed along with them in sections that I originally thought wasn't very funny at first; the beach trip for example and became teary eyed during the scenes where the children comfort each other while watching clips of their former hard lives.

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    Peter K.

    Great story of these kids and the photographer who tries to pull them out of hopelessness in the brothels of Calcutta. The kids were great. It's amazing what this woman did (and is doing).More power to her--she's actually making a difference in the world.

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    Linda D.

    Heartbreaking documentary about a photographer who stays in the brothels in Calcutta to be able to film there, and finds herself instead connecting to the children living there. She gives them each a camera and begins to teach them how to view the world through the lens of a camera and perhaps with a little hope as well in such a sad and desperate and seemingly hopeless situation for these young children.

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