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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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.
20 year-old artist Kayah Guenther explores his strength and masculinity through dance.
Jason is on the autism spectrum, but this doesn’t stop him from enjoying a busy and active life in his home state of Iowa.
“The Sea Reminds Me” is a film about ‘loss’. It is also about finding memories and treasures of the heart that will never leave us…
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.
Eugene, a teenage boy with Down syndrome, who is fascinated with rainbow mythology, has always felt like an outsider looking in.
A playful and unsentimental portrait of Rene, a young man with Down syndrome, made by his close friend Duane Graves.
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Glen, a young man with Down syndrome, played by David Miller, goes on a shopping trip with a personal assistant from hell.
A chance encounter between Georges and Harry sets the scene for a carefully crafted examination of love, loss and life rediscovery.
Despite medical hardships and intellectual challenges, people with Williams embrace life, and everyone around them.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
This film takes a rare look at the controversial subject of parents with intellectual disabilities and their children.
Showcases the work of a photographer who featured people with Down syndrome in a high fashion photo spread.
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
Illustrated by sand paintings, the film dives into the hidden world of Veronika, a child with autism and multiple physical disabilities.
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local TV.
An adventure film with a cast comprised of actors with a range of intellectual disabilities. But it isn’t a film about disability.
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
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