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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Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
Karla has the sweetest big brother she could hope for. Nordahl loves cuddles and he’s a fun playmate. He also needs lots of care.
What Ben likes about acting is “staring at people, speaking like an American and acting as a different person.”
A silent Felliniesque film about a man who decides to go to the park to relax. There he finds himself in an unusual circumstance.
Two artists with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
Simon believes his failure to lead a normal adolescent life is solely down to his brother’s disability.
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
A theatre group prepares for a large-scale spectacle, to be staged in a stadium for an audience of 5,000 people.
An Academy Award nominated documentary on a woman with autism’s inner world, her writing, and the friends she makes.
A realistic and loving portrait of Marni and Kris, who were married in 1993 and live in NYC.
A song from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 4th album. At the age of 31, Cam begins writing songs that reflect becoming a man.
When Eyes invade the town of Merryville; the intruders soon make the town unlivable. Features an entire cast of people with I/DD.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Simone is 24 years old. He has a permanent job and an overwhelming desire to leave his mark in life.
We follow Topsy and Dave as they grasp the idea of marriage, what it means to them and how things will change.
The story of what happens when four young men with autism from a public school, are chosen to pilot a college inclusion program in NYC.
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Adam, a young man on the spectrum, talks about the things he enjoys most – including sirens, roller coasters and car washes.
A short comedy about Kelly and Allison, who find out that the best friendships blossom when they are most needed.
In 1990, a group of 12 athletes with developmental disabilities began an expedition to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.
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