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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After the death of a close friend, a woman with Down syndrome goes looking for her brother.
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
An insight into two brothers: acclaimed Aboriginal actor Aaron Pedersen, and Vinnie, who has an intellectual disability.
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
With unfailing determination, Rodney forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
In 1990, a group of 12 athletes with developmental disabilities began an expedition to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.
A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. A Sproutflix Production.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
A story about Kevin, a man with mental illness resulting from brain injury. His short term memory causes confusion and anxiety.
This documentary follows Kyle as he prepares to compete in the 2014 Washington State Special Olympics.
As Matthew becomes the drag queen, Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
In Cuba, a group of mothers bring their children with Down syndrome to perform with joy and verve in a park for a public audience.
This auto-biographical documentary follows the filmmaker as he bids farewell to the housing he has lived in for eight years.
On the day of their mother’s funeral, Dani finds his brother Joel, a boy with special needs, hiding under the bed.
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
The music video of the title track from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 2012 album, ‘Against These Walls’.
“Mark” will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.
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