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.
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In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
This is a portrait of two artists with intellectual disabilities who use their art to express themselves and reflect the world as they see it.
Explore the inspiring journey of a neurodiverse girl who found her true self through the unlikely world of tuba playing.
A child who was never expected to walk or speak overcomes incredible odds to become an accomplished visual artist.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
An adventure film with a cast comprised of actors with a range of intellectual disabilities. But it isn’t a film about disability.
After a teenage house party goes too far, a bullied boy is forced to take the reins and look after the bully: his brother.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Maeve and Billy are separated by the Belfast peace lines. The spark of love has been ignited.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local TV.
Ray worries about his brother Rick, who has autism. With the help of a counselor, he realizes he may be mistaken about Rick.
One day the monotony of Jared’s life is up-ended when he meets his pretty new co-worker Marissa.
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
This auto-biographical documentary follows the filmmaker as he bids farewell to the housing he has lived in for eight years.
The story of a unique art studio which gives artistic and cultural opportunities to artists with disabilities.
Siblings is a touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
Climbing has helped Georgia, a woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
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