In a disturbing — but fascinating — walk through history, Frances Larson examines humanity's strange relationship with public executions … and specifically beheadings. As she...
BORN INTO BROTHELS
A must watch for all the humans, but at the same time don't judge the entire country on the basis of this. I really appreciate the efforts documentary makers have put, and I'm really glad so many of you are sharing your precious views on it. But inflammatory and abusive languages will not be tolerated. We are improving and not all of us are the same.
Directed by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman
Produced by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman
Written by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman
Starring Shanti Das, Puja Mukerjee, Avijit Halder, Suchitra
Music by John McDowell
Cinematography by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman
Edited by Ross Kauffman
Distributed by THINKFilm
Release dates: 17 January 2004 (Sundance) and 8 December 2005
Running time: 85 minutes
Country: United States and India
Language: Bengali and English
Related Podcasts
 |
 Many of us believe that aid to Africa is crucial to lift people out of poverty. But not Dambisa Moyo. In a controversial book, she argues that foreign aid has been a disaster for Africa and must... |
 The developed world holds up the ideals of capitalism, democracy and political rights for all. Those in emerging markets often don't have that luxury. In this powerful talk,... |
 The political system of Apartheid, a brutal form of racial segregation in South Africa enforced by the white Afrikaner minority, took away the basic rights of the majority black inhabitants. Even... |