Roofers to show Oscar-winning doco

Itaewon’s Roofers bar will show “Born Into Brothels” on Nov. 27 as part of its Counter Punch Cinema series.

The Oscar-winning documentary follows director Zana Briski’s attempts to photograph the red light district of Kolkata. Though she finds it difficult to persuade the prostitutes to allow her to photograph them, she becomes close to their children, who are fascinated by her camera.

After several years of learning with Briski, the kids began to take their own photos, which Briski then sells to fund their education.

The Counter Punch Cinema series shows documentaries examining issues in society. A discussion follows each screening

The event runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is free.

To get there, leave Itaewon Station through Exit 3, walk straight and take the first right. Roofers is on the third floor opposite the Foreign Food Store.

(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)