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.
Ignite conversations and engage your audience with custom-designed Sproutflix playlists. Simply select your desired films and the duration of access to calculate the cost. We’ll craft a personalized, shareable playlist that delivers a seamless viewing experience, perfect for sparking meaningful discussions in any setting.
This video might make you think what people’s lives could be like if we focused more on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.
Dane shares his personal story of life with autism, using musical performance and informative dialogue.
The “How’s Your News?” crew are at it again with their insightful and hilarious coverage of the 2004 Presidential campaign.
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
The story of 32 people who were employed by Texas-based Henry’s Turkey Service without proper compensation.
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Zach is simply asking the world to listen and to see his little brother, Cam, for ‘who he is’ and not just by ‘how he is’.
When everyone finds out that Paul likes a girl from school, his family, support worker and teacher all try to act in Paul’s ‘Best Interest’.
“Floating Boy” is the story of a young man who wants to fly. His father, wanting the best for his boy, wants him to stay grounded.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
The story of a man who copes with his disability by living through his dreams.
An adventure film with a cast comprised of actors with a range of intellectual disabilities. But it isn’t a film about disability.
This animation is a dream sequence of Debbie, a young woman with Down syndrome.
An Academy Award nominated documentary on a woman with autism’s inner world, her writing, and the friends she makes.
Adam, a young man on the spectrum, talks about the things he enjoys most – including sirens, roller coasters and car washes.
A touching portrait of Drona, a Hindu boy on the autism spectrum, as seen through the eyes of Arjun, his elder brother.
Funny and heart-wrenching – peoples’ candid and articulate self-awareness quickly shatter preconceptions of the disabled.
On the day of their mother’s funeral, Dani finds his brother Joel, a boy with special needs, hiding under the bed.
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