Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Michael T — 06 Mar 2010
A true exclusive documentary set in India, based on elementary-aged children living in the poverty-stricken red light district. The children acted sometimes in ways much older than they should be, talking about having no hope or money to live on.
I couldn't believe the language being used by adults there to the children, very foul. Adults didn't seem very happy at all there and it was hard to get pictures or be allowed in. A photographer teaches the children classes and tries to get them into schooling, which is a pain-staking long process since no one accepts children from prostitutes in India and when they are finally accepted many of them drop out because of their families wanting them at home or "in-the-line.
" Amongst the chaos, including one kid's mom being burnt alive by her pimp and receiving no jail time, high risk of HIV infection, worrying about taking care of siblings and going in-the line, and drug and alcohol abuse, the kid's give some light to that area.
Amazing photography and culturally rich soundtrack, not for the faint of heart.
This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Michael T on 06 Mar 2010.
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids has generally received very positive reviews.
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