Alternate Title School-Time Screening / Discussion: Born into Brothels with commentators Avijit Halder and Ross Kaufmann
Production Language English;Bengali
Country of Origin India, United States
Description Grades 11-12. Directed by Zana Briski & Ross Kauffman. Zana Briski, a New York-based photographer, gave cameras to children living in the red-light district of Calcutta to capture their world through their eyes. It was an eye-opening experience that led the film to win the 2005 Academy Award for Best Documentary. The filmmakers went on to advocate for the children, helping them go to private schools, publishing a book of their photographs, and paving the way to a better life. Born into Brothels is a testimony to the transformative power of art and the ability to make a difference. In English and Bengali with English subtitles. Rated R. Post-screening discussion with Avijit Halder, one of the featured children in the film who is now a filmmaking student at NYU, and Ross Kauffman, one of the directors.
Identifier 2011f.01242
