Born into Brothels

Theatrical Release Date: 2004 12 08 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 821575534253

Studio: Velocity Home Entertainment

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:null

Summary: Born Into Brothels is a documentary about the inspiring non-profit foundation Kids With Cameras, which teaches photography skills to children in marginalized communities. In 1998, New York-based photographer Zana Briski started photographing prostitutes in the red-light district of Calcutta. She eventually developed a relationship with their children, who were fascinated by her equipment. After several years of learning in workshops with Briski, the kids created their own photographs with point-and-shoot 35 mm cameras. Their images capture the intimacy and color of everyday life in the overpopulated sections of Calcutta. Proceeds from the sale of the children's photographs go to fund their future education. Directed by Briski and filmmaker Ross Kauffman, Born Into Brothels was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the documentary competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Category: Culture & Society

Awards: Audience Award – Sundance Film Festival In Competition – Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Best Documentary – National Board of Review Truer Than Fiction Award – Independent Spirit Awards Truer Than Fiction Award – Independent Spirit Awards Best Documentary – Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Documentary – Directors Guild of America Best Documentary – Directors Guild of America Best Documentary Feature – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Documentary Feature – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Features: ccDirectors commentary with Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski
Special video commentary by the kids watching selected scenes of the film
Deleted scenes
"Reconnecting" - an update of the kids 3 years later
Interview segment with Charlie Rose
Academy Award acceptance speech
Production stills
About Kids With Cameras
Theatrical trailer
Trailer gallery

Born into Brothels

Format: DVD

Release Date: 09/20/2005

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 83 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Born Into Brothels
1. Opening Credits [4:30]
2. Children [3:28]
3. Learning Photography [4:32]
4. Photos by Kochi [3:54]
5. Never Said No [3:31]
6. A Trip to the Zoo [4:18]
7. Puja [3:42]
8. Photos by Suchitra [4:23]
9. Avijit [3:55]
10. Photos by Avajit [5:18]
11. Home From the Beach [2:18]
12. Without Help [4:06]
13. Preparing Documents [3:48]
14. Photos by Tapasi [4:42]
15. The Exhibition [3:37]
16. Interviews [4:43]
17. Passport [3:31]
18. Going to School [3:52]
19. Last Chance [8:00]
20. End Credits [2:50]

Cast and Crew: Geralyn White Dreyfous  Executive Producer 
Zana Briski  Director 
Ross Kauffman  Director 
John McDowell  Composer (Music Score) 

Country: USA