Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Kate S — 26 Jul 2007

Beautiful documentary, I recommend this highly.

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Kate S on 26 Jul 2007.

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

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