sproutflix presents carefully selected films of artistry and intellect from around the world specifically related to the lives, performances and accomplishments of people with developmental disabilities.
Your purchase of streaming video, downloadable media and DVDs supports the filmmakers and the work they do with this otherwise marginalized population. In addition, your purchase allows sproutflix to bring you on-line access to an ever-growing library of films as collected through the Sprout Film Festival.
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Billy the Kid is an inspiring portrayal of adolescence, which takes an intimate look at a truly unique character - 15-year-old 'outsider' Billy, who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome after the making of the film.
Starring two young people with Down syndrome, this sensitive drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship. Board and Care won the Academy Award in 1980 for Best Live Action Short Subject.
Carl Bentson has a great bike and a great attitude about life. His favorite word is "Yeah." With a congenital condition which is never named, we see how Carl supports the community and the community supports Carl.
Cassilly: How I Got To College is a compelling story of a young woman who has overcome barriers and whose successful participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
Madrid dance troop Danza Down enchants audiences with classical ballet, traditional Spanish dance and musical theatre performances. What makes this dance troop special is that all of the dancers in the troop have Down Syndrome.
19 min. / documentary / 2009 / the Netherlands / English subtitles
A portrait of an autistic Hindu boy, Drona, as seen through the eyes of Arjun, his elder brother. A lovingly double-portrait of two brothers.
sproutflix aims to present accurate portrayals of people with developmental disabilities and expose the general public to important issues facing this population.
