Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Anna C — 15 Feb 2008

Spectacular and heart-breaking. A MUST-SEE!

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Anna C on 15 Feb 2008.

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids has generally received very positive reviews.

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