Released to much acclaim and notoriety, Born into Brothels(2004) directed by Zana Briski & Ross Kauffman (both won an oscar, Best Documentary for Born into Brothels), documents the lives of the children born into the endless cycle of prostitution and poverty in Sonagachi, Calcutta's red light district. The documentary based on the off time of photographer Zana Briski as she works on site to document the lives of the common prostitute. Zana finds an opportunity to teach photography at a local school. For most of the students, this was there first time actually seeing an camera so you can imagine how much of an eye opening experience photography was. Think about the first time you skated or played a sport you loved, very similar. Over time each student starts to develop their own distinctive style and slowly start to see a window out. I must state, this documentary does not shy away from much; sex, vulgar language,drugs, and ignorance. You will really get a feel for the lives of these "brothel" kids and the pressure from their community to carry their own weight.
I first heard of this movie about two years ago while I was shopping at ABC Carpet. I almost bought it but for some reason I didn't. I wish I would have. I caught this documentary recently on I.F.C. and have been looking for since. GREAT DOCUMENTARY but remember its a documentary there is sad stuff too. My favorite kid is Avijit, the kinda chubby kid avec grand smile in the back row on the cover. The kids a natural with the arts. I would never seriously use this term but youngin' was swagger splashin' throughout the film. I wonder where he is now?
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