Street Children Photographer Documentary

[tipple]

Hey, I'm researching for my thesis and have been told of a documentary where an American woman taught street kids in India how to shoot still photos and gave them cameras to document how they live. Apparently some of the kids went on to study photography on full scholarships.
But...i can't find it anywhere.
Any ideas on what it might be called or anyone seen it?
Thanks.
Mark.

 

[polecat]

Born Into Brothels
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
(2004) R
This Oscar-winning documentary is a portrait of several unforgettable children who live in Calcutta's red-light district, where their mothers work as prostitutes. Spurred by the kids' fascination with her camera, Zana Briski, a photographer documenting life in the brothels, decides to teach them photography. As they begin to look at and record their world through new eyes, the kids awaken to their own talents and sense of worth.

 

[tipple]

Just like that. I love this place.

Thanks mate.

 

[budha]

I just watched that documentary.... it was amazing. Sorry I know it was off topic.

 

[godamgo]

yeah, awesome doc. Stuck out in my mind while I watched Slumdog Millionaire.