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Born Into Brothels Analysis
The film makers of Born into Brothels took the opportunity they were given, exploited these children and their families lives in a film that can be viewed worldwide. These children do not know any better, and the film is revealing what the future holds for these children in the Brothels. Although in the film, there were no scenes of violence against these children, or explicit sexuality around them, the film focuses more on the everyday aspects of their lives, and of course on photography. With this being said, their day-to-day activities revolve around running through the streets and taking pictures. These kids have no real future ahead of them. All they know and have in their future is sex work for supporting themselves and their future families.

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