Slumdog Children of Mumbai (2010)
Shot over 3 months through the Monsoon, Nick Read's film captures the unvarnished reality of life for four children living in the slums and on the streets of Mumbai: seven-year-old Deepa, who lives next to an open rubbish dump and runs barefoot through Mumbai traffic selling flowers to help support her family; 11-year-old Salaam, who, a few weeks after running away from his abusive stepmother lives rough outside the main railway station; and twins Hussan and Hussein, also 11, who risk cholera and infection fishing for scraps in a filthy canal so they can earn money to eat.
Director: Nick Read
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: January 21, 2010
Original Language: en
Keywords
india
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Slumdog Children of Mumbai about?
- Shot over 3 months through the Monsoon, Nick Read's film captures the unvarnished reality of life for four children living in the slums and on the streets of Mumbai: seven-year-old Deepa, who lives next to an open rubbish dump and runs barefoot through Mumbai traffic selling flowers to help support her family; 11-year-old Salaam, who, a few weeks after running away from his abusive stepmother lives rough outside the main railway station; and twins Hussan and Hussein, also 11, who risk cholera and infection fishing for scraps in a filthy canal so they can earn money to eat.
- Who directed Slumdog Children of Mumbai?
- Slumdog Children of Mumbai was directed by Nick Read.
- How long is Slumdog Children of Mumbai?
- Slumdog Children of Mumbai has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Slumdog Children of Mumbai?
- Slumdog Children of Mumbai is a Documentary film.