Born into Brothels

My students will be taking an in-class exam (or a take-home, if time is not enough) on Born into Brothels. So, here's a posting.

 The kids, at the time of the making. :)
They are now from 17-20, and more information about their lives can be found at

kids with cameras

Oh, and if anyone wants to see this fascinating documentary, check out
youtube link

It's really a great documentary, often touching and often frustrating.
I don't want to give away a lot of detail, but it's about a photographer who goes into the Brothels, meets the kids, gets attached to them, and decides to teach them photography . The photographs taken by the kids are just amazing.

One of the most talented boy got into NYU, and here are some from his portfolio.
(I found those also online, at Kids with Cameras) The boy's name is Avijit. :)

So, a short post, but an inspiring one?

3.3.2013