Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Vanessa O — 15 Aug 2007

Awesome movie!! Makes me laugh and cry everytime I see it!

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Vanessa O on 15 Aug 2007.

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