Review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) by Javier V — 08 Jun 2007

Great, great documental. I can't believe it happens :S.

This review of Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) was written by Javier V on 08 Jun 2007.

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