Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Jennie H — 11 Jun 2007

Beautifully done. One of the best and most "real" documentaries I have seen.

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Jennie H on 11 Jun 2007.

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

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