Sproutflix, founded in 2009, hosts the largest and most diverse collection of films featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) on the marketplace. With over 280 titles, Sproutflix hopes to reinforce accurate portrayals of individuals within this community, help breakdown stereotypes and promote a greater acceptance of differences and awareness of similarities.
We believe film can inspire, inform and spark change.
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.
Sproutflix playlists are a dynamic way to spark discussion and invigorate your clientele. You select the films and the length of time you want the playlist to be active, this will determine the related cost. We will provide you with a customized playlist, in an online, sharable, user-friendly format.
Allows the subscriber to stream all the films in the catalogue (280 films), monthly ($100) or annually ($999), with unlimited views. We also offer monthly and annual subscriptions ($65/$600) to each of these select categories: Autism (150 films), Down syndrome (138 films), and Intellectual Disability (112 films).
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
Celebrate the life of a person with a developmental disability who has become a valued member of the mainstream community.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
This video might make you think what people’s lives could be like if we focused more on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.
The story of world-class weight lifter Jon Shapiro and his childhood sweetheart Holly James.
The story of Deirdre, a young girl from New York struggling to accept Los Angeles as her new home.
After epileptic seizures as a baby, Agnes was suspected of having autism. Her mother, a filmmaker, focuses on the inner family sphere.
A playful and unsentimental portrait of Rene, a young man with Down syndrome, made by his close friend Duane Graves.
A short, experimental film depicting 12 different perspectives on universal, human emotions – all revolving around ‘love’.
Two people with disabilities navigate through the challenges they’re faced with when their relationship is displayed in public.
An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
Meet the artists of La Tinaia, a center for expressive activities located in Florence, Italy.
An affable chap, Jonathan takes a huge amount of pride in representing Thames in the Special Olympics.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Free follows the path to freedom of people with intellectual disabilities that are locked away in Croatian institutions.
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