"Pretty Baby" is a 1978 film directed by Louis Malle that explores the life of a young girl named Hattie, played by Brooke Shields, who grows up in a New Orleans brothel during the early 20th century. The story highlights her complex relationships with the women in the brothel and the challenges she faces as she navigates her childhood in a morally ambiguous environment. The film also features Keith Carradine as a photographer who becomes interested in Hattie. "Pretty Baby" received both praise and criticism for its controversial themes, particularly regarding the portrayal of childhood and sexuality, and it sparked discussions about the ethics of representing such subjects in cinema.