Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Marisol B — 15 Oct 2007

Grrreeeattt um, documentary?! love it... thx to prof starkey =].

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Marisol B on 15 Oct 2007.

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

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