Most filmmakers do the filming, but some give the cameras to their subjects.
Ross Kauffman won an Oscar for doing just that while capturing the life of the children of prostitutes in his documentary, Born Into Brothels.
The Minaret and the UT Film Society are sponsoring Kauffman to visit UT and screen the documentary at 3 p.m. on Thursday in Reeves Theatre.
Kauffman is the writer, cinematographer, producer, editor and director of Born Into Brothels.
The documentary follows Kauffman and Zana Briski through Calcutta, where they got to know the children of prostitutes.
Being born with very dim perspectives for their life, the filmmakers provide the kids with cameras and challenge their creativity.
Realizing the importance of education, some of the children decide to take a different path in their lives.
such an amazing and touching film! how wonderful to have this at UT!