While living in the red light district of Calcutta, documenting life in the brothels, New York-based photographer Zana Briski embarked on a project by which she gave cameras to the children of prostitutes and taught them photography, awakening within them hidden talent and creativity and giving them a means to transform their lives.
While living in the red light district of Calcutta, documenting life in the brothels, New York-based photographer Zana Briski embarked on a project by which she gave cameras to the children of prostitutes and taught them photography, awakening within them hidden talent and creativity and giving them a means to transform their lives.
General Note
Full frame presentation with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Originally released as a HBO/Cinemax documentary in 2004 ; Program content : Red Light Films.
Special features : Director's 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.
"Academy Award winner: Best Documentary Feature" -- Container.
"Canadian Home Video 14A Rating."