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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Actors with learning disabilities rehearse an acclaimed play by Claire Luckham, “The Choice”, a play about abortion.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
Ollie, a young mother-to-be, faces the possibility of having a child with Down’s syndrome.
A strong mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
Glen, a young man with Down syndrome, played by David Miller, goes on a shopping trip with a personal assistant from hell.
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley: “I see it on TV – hear it on the radio – what’s a little boy to do?”
Del Rae attends church, volunteers and participates in water aerobics. She also takes care of two women with Down syndrome.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
Simone is 24 years old. He has a permanent job and an overwhelming desire to leave his mark in life.
‘Ruggero’ is a comedy that shows that love is not a matter of ability – it is a matter of fortune.
A look into the lives of three young men on the autism spectrum. This film explores how all three men and their families have found meaning and purpose through running.
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.
A short film using the camera invented by the Lumiere Brothers. Made by Jaco Van Dormael, the director of “The Eighth Day”
A sweeping music video that so slowly and cleverly reveals the characters behind this slice of pitch perfect indie pop.
Climbing has helped Georgia, a woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
A unique group of performers with intellectual disabilities prepare for their first public performance at the Sydney Opera House.
If you are on the autism spectrum, have a service dog, or both you can probably relate to a lot of these.
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
Filippo did not expect to have to spend the day with Alice, a charming young girl he meets on a train.
Libby provides some insight about the joys of living with her best friend, and big brother, Max, who has Down syndrome.
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