Update: On Other Kids From Born into Brothels

So, I already informed you that Puja, one of the kids from the film Born into Brothels, returned to the sex trade after the movie in an earlier post. But I wanted to find out some more information on the other children. So I found this update on kids with cameras, one of the official sites associated with the film, and lets just say that this update which is dated November 2006 is a much happier one!

1. Avijit- Is a junior at private school in Salt Lake City.
2. Manik- Is starting his second year at Future Hope, a private school in Calcutta, India that is almost impossible for brothel children to get into. He still flys kites.
3. Shanti- She also attends Future Hope.
4. Tapasi- Attends a local school and her sister still stays at the Sabera Foundation.
5. Suchitra- Lives at home and works for a greeting card manufacturer.
6. Kochi- Is finishing up her education at the Sabera Foundation and hopes to move to the U.S. to continue her studies.



Avijit and Manik
Picture from Kids with Cameras Website

Born Into Brothels Producers

Born into Brothels was produced in 2004 by then couple Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman. They wanted to raise awareness about the Red Light industry in Calcutta, India, while also helping the children learn photography and hopefully make their way out of the brothels. The film won the 77th Academy Award for best documentary feature. For more information on the film or to make a donation to the cause visit the official website, http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/bornintobrothels/!

Watch Born Into Brothels

Born into Brothels is the documentary that inspired this blog. I suggest everyone watch this film to get a better understanding of the living conditions of sex workers and there children in India. This blog will mean so much more to you if you watch this short documentary. Below is the film's trailer. Check it out!