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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The story of a man who copes with his disability by living through his dreams.
A 1980 Academy Award winner starring 2 young people with Down syndrome. This drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship.
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
During an emotional time in his life Jimmy is enrolled at a boarding school. While there he gets a crush on a waitress and meets a ghost.
For students practicing interviewing techniques, a simple question receives surprisingly diverse and complex answers.
A unique insight of a bright young man, who surprisingly survived his near fatal accident and is able to tell his story with brutal honesty.
Vance was diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy – now he has a new challenge: dating.
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
A journey mapping life’s up and downs along the length of a tree branch, finding moments of serendipity, anger and letting go.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
A music video by Station 17- a group of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
A short comedy about Kelly and Allison, who find out that the best friendships blossom when they are most needed.
A father-son fishing duo from Brooklyn go fishing in Jamaica Bay, Little Sal uses fishing to connect to the world.
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
Eleven-year-old Anne is a beautiful girl. The kind of girl you can’t take your eyes off. And the longer you look, the more you see her ‘tics’.
Martin is severely brain damaged due to a car accident, and can no longer move or speak. Martin used to live life in the fast lane.
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