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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) -- Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district.
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User Rating:
7.8/10   3,683 votes
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Writers:
Zana Briski (writer)
Ross Kauffman (writer)
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Release Date:
29 July 2005 (Taiwan) more
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Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district. full summary | full synopsis
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Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 3 nominations more
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(4 articles)
L.A. Film Critics Toast Sideways
 (From IMDb News. 12 December 2004)

Finding Neverland Named Best Picture by National Board of Review
 (From IMDb News. 1 December 2004)

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An incredible and meaningful experience more (60 total)

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Also Known As:
The Kids of Sonagachi (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for some sequences of strong language.
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85 min
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Avjit: There is nothing called hope in my future. more
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Featured in The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV) more
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24 out of 32 people found the following comment useful.
An incredible and meaningful experience, 16 December 2004
7/10
Author: kurtz-1

This film should be seen by everyone who has any sense of what the world is and can be if we give our attention and empathy to make it a better place --in the background I hear the greed and anger of Donald Trump and it is so jarring (and sad) and disturbing ....it is absolutely amazing the dedication and caring of Zana Briski an Ross Kauffman and their attempt to support and change the destinies of these poor unfortunate children who are doomed to a life of humiliation, poverty and human degradation. It is uplifting to know that there are people who care --who are not driven by greed and avarice-- who will try , no matter what the odds are, no matter what are the bureaucratic difficulties to help and support these poor unfortunate children .. I know that I have been immensely moved by this film and what is going on in a place like the red light district of Calcutta and will do what I can to make some impact with these unfortunate children in all of the various venues that these people have chosen to work in and do these miraculous things that are they are doing.

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