Feb 25, 2009

Born Into Brothels

http://jezebel.com/5160137/no-happy-hollywood-endings-for-born-into-brothels-star A) This was an excellent documentary about a woman who gave children of sex workers in India cameras and let them be artists (and children) for the first time. In the end many children were given scholarships and much help to keep them either in the U.S. or out of the sex trade. Not all children took these offers. And the ending is a mixed bag of happiness and worry. B) My mom told me we were going to watch a comedy she got from Netflix. This movie is what she put in the DVD player. She is a liar. C) More importantly this is a slightly uplifting update given that many of the children appear to have stayed out of the slums and the sex trade and in fact have gone on to live "successful" lives. D) Except for Preeti. Which is horrifying. E) And the unnamed woman who appears who have disappeared while work for an NGO. Scary. F) Anyway, you should watch the movie. And worry about these kids. And maybe do something to help. (That is mostly a reminder to me...)

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