Established in 2009, Sproutflix curates the world’s most comprehensive selection of films celebrating the lives and stories of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our collection, which includes over 290 titles, is a testament to the depth and diversity of these individuals’ experiences.
We are dedicated to fostering authentic representation, dismantling misconceptions, and championing the beauty of diversity through cinema. At Sproutflix, we are united by the belief that film is a powerful catalyst for inspiration, education, and transformation.
All the films in the Sproutflix catalogue are available for rental and download. The costs are noted on the film’s details page. For rentals the video file will remain on the platform. For download purchases the actual video file will be sent to you.
DVDs can be purchased for select films.
Ignite conversations and engage your audience with custom-designed Sproutflix playlists. Simply select your desired films and the duration of access to calculate the cost. We’ll craft a personalized, shareable playlist that delivers a seamless viewing experience, perfect for sparking meaningful discussions in any setting.
Lovely, simple, and compelling, this film highlights the work of a dance company consisting of people with intellectual disabilities.
Filippo did not expect to have to spend the day with Alice, a charming young girl he meets on a train.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
Mark Boerebach, a nearly blind recluse with Autism, gets to show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show.
‘Ruggero’ is a comedy that shows that love is not a matter of ability – it is a matter of fortune.
Hip Hop artist Cam Lasley performs against the backdrop of crime scenes, parking garages and the streets of Portland, Oregon.
An insight into two brothers: acclaimed Aboriginal actor Aaron Pedersen, and Vinnie, who has an intellectual disability.
Watch the remarkable story of how Tim Sharp found his voice through art and became an international sensation with Laser Beak Man.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
Eugene, a teenage boy with Down syndrome, who is fascinated with rainbow mythology, has always felt like an outsider looking in.
The story of the conflicted relationship between two men coping with the consequences of severe brain injury.
This video might make you think what people’s lives could be like if we focused more on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.
Two artists with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
A 1980 Academy Award winner starring 2 young people with Down syndrome. This drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship.
Showcases the work of a photographer who featured people with Down syndrome in a high fashion photo spread.
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
A chance encounter between Georges and Harry sets the scene for a carefully crafted examination of love, loss and life rediscovery.
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley – “Every night I go to sleep – I see visions in my dream – It could be reality – If I would just go for it.”
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