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20080622

Born into Brothels

A not so recent film by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski which subjects children of prostitutes- 8 in particular, of the red light district of Calcutta, India. Photographer Zana traveled not only to photograph but she provided these 8 kids with a medium to express themselves, to show the world their eyes when she provided them lessons, gave them point and shoot cameras and taught them composition. Appreciate the beauty of pure intentions, no gimmicks, just photography of their very own lives, the environment they live in, their grannies, each other, their butt naked brother. The overwhelming joy in just being able to point and shoot somehow managed to mask and minimize the hard lives they lead.





My favourite kid photographer being Gour, his sensitivity and his desire to do something despite living in a place where determination literally mean nothing.



Watch the film, listen to every word they say-
every child if given an opportunity, will shine.
Kids with cameras.

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steph wrote at 4:20 pm