Kochi,
Avijit,
Shanti Das,
Manik,
Puja Mukerjee
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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 photo... read more
DVD Release Date: September 20, 2005
Stats: 1,200 reviews
A story and a message that should be told as much as possible.
My Mother tends to say, do whatever you want, but when a Hungry Human is standing infront of your Door no matter if he/she your foe, never send them away hungry. Feed them.
An unforgettable documentary capturing the dark underbelly of poverty and forced prostitution within the Red Light District of Calcutta, India. The movie focuses on the sons and daughters of prostitutes who hope and dream for a better life. Definitely a heart-breaker! Personally,... read more
A gorgeous documentary where children who's mothers worked in brothels in India, were given cameras to capture their world around them.
The true story of these children is indeed compelling and horrifying, and the movie certainly made me care about the cause. However, other than Avijit, I didn't feel an actual human connection to most of the children. In the end, I cared more about the cause than I did the indivi... read more
A much different film than I thought it would be. It focuses on one humanitarian that tries to change the life of kids growing up it the red light district by teaching them photography and help getting them out of their situation. Probally a little over hyped and I was pretty b... read more
Vital; sad but uplifting; humanist in spite of all the degradation from prostitution and religion and ugliness. Art can probably save lives, this seems to say, and I sort of agree.
A beautifully made essay on a filmmaker's efforts to teach the children of Calcutta's prostitutes the fine art of photography. Full Review
It's one of the most inspiring finales I've seen in a long while. Full Review
Born Into Brothels is great humanitarianism, but it's not great filmmaking. Full Review
Beautifully filmed, and devoid of the kind of patronizing beneficence that First Worlders often bring to the Third World.
This is a film about our world that deserves the attention and the audience that Michael Moore's films command. Full Review
Heartwarming, heartbreaking and, finally, deeply haunting. Full Review
Born of genuine research and a desire to shine light into the darkness, as all great documentaries must. Full Review
Meeting these young people reminds us that victimized children can be reached, maybe because they're too young to see themselves as victims.
A success, though it is flat in its pacing and a bit self-congratulatory in awkward moments. Full Review
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