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Zana Briski

Born October 25, 1966 · London, England, UK (age 59)

Zana Briski is an English artist (photographer, filmmaker) and activist. Briski's interest in photography began at age 10. After earning a master's degree at the University of Cambridge, Briski studied documentary photography at International Center of Photography in New York. In 1995, she made her first trip to India, producing a story on female infanticide. In 1997, Briski returned to India and…

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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light KidsBorn into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids · 2004
Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
★ 6.82004
MovieDocumentary
Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives.

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