DVD 83 mins
R (Restricted)
Born into Brothels
Lion's Gate (2004)
In Collection
#99

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Owner:
Ben
Documentary
USA  /  English

Set in Calcutta's notorious red-light district, Born Into Brothels explores the lives of its most vulnerable citizens. Directed by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman, the picture?s eight small subjects shot the still footage themselves. Briski first teaches them how to shoot and edit. The children then put her lessons into practice. They gain confidence as the film proceeds, yet there's always the threat that any of the girls, especially 14-year-old Suchitra, could be forced to "join the line" (work as a prostitute). For most, it's only a matter of time. The boys don't have it much better. Promising photographer Avijit's mother is gone and his father is a drug addict. "Without help," Briski notes, "they're doomed," so she takes matters a step further and tries to get them out of the brothels altogether. Produced for HBO, this heartbreaking, if inspiring film won the 2005 Academy Award for best documentary feature. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Edition Details
Edition Full Screen
Barcode 0313981843800
Region Region 1
Release Date 9/20/2005
Screen Ratio 1.33 (4:3)
Audio Tracks BENGALI: 5.1 & Stereo Surround
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Deleted Scenes
Director's Commentary
Featurettes
Interview - Director
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailers
Personal Details
Purchase Date 12/29/2005
Purchase Price $21.20
Store Best Buy
Condition New (Still Sealed)
Current Value $22.99
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Born Into Brothels