A very good presentation of a community I didn't know existed. This teacher works very hard to give these kids experiences outside their very limited world and to develop their amazing skills with a camera. They are young children and yet have an amazing artistic eye. I just wish their work was available in notecards, a calendar, or something. They have an amazing sense of composition and brilliant color. She encourages them to go on with their education and a better life. Some succeed, others don't though they are all eager to learn.
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This is about the 6th time I have purchased this DVD as a gift and likely will continue. This is the best documentary about the gift that one can give to the unfortunate poor of India. Although it is mostly in some Indian language the subtitles are in English. The basic plot is about an English woman photographer wanting to photograph the Brothels in India but finds that that is not possible. She befriends a group of youngsters between 9 and 12 and gives them cheap cameras with instructions to take photos whatever they want. The outcome is such a study of human nature and for you to enjoy.
after hearing at church about the lives of brothel children in the red light district of calcutta, my heart was broken and i had to learn more. i did some research and found this documentary....it is wonderful, but heartbreaking, and makes me want to go help these children somehow. they have so much potential and so little hope. it reminded me to be thankful for all i have and to look for opportunities to share with those who have nothing....something we know very little about in this country.
One more rare human being who is doing something worthwhile with her life and setting an example for the rest of us. With just a little effort and work she was able to life these children spirits and even set them on the road to a life free of the abusive world they were born into. Please go on line to read the update for these children..it does get even better for most of them!
This film is amazing on many levels. The children are so beautiful and inspiring. Their talent, and their photographs will surprise you (they are for sale on the web). This film stayed with me for a long time. I saw it at a festival 3 years ago, now I've taken the opportunity to own it. It does not have a happy ending, so be prepared...but it is so worth the time.
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