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
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Original Language: en

Keywords

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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.