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.
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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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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.
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Every film in our selection shines with artistic excellence, quality storytelling, and a commitment to truthful portrayal. These films are not just entertainment—they are a valuable resource for educational curriculums, professional training, community engagement, and beyond. They resonate with audiences, spark dialogue, and open hearts at schools, conferences, and special events around the globe.
Join us at Sproutflix, where every film is an invitation to see the world through a wider lens.
LATEST ADDITIONS TO SPROUTFLIX
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
Meet Howard, a 55-year-old man with autism, as he travels home to the rural Midwest to confront his traumatic past at a high school reunion.
“Where’s Molly?” – Since he was 6 years old, Jeff Daly kept asking that question about his only sister.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
While on an uninhabited island Shanna (11) realizes that she is outgrowing her older sister Mirte (14) who has Down syndrome.
Corey shines as he tells the story of his new life as an artist living with a brain injury.
Simon gives us a glimpse into the world of deafness and autism. We see a gentle, hardworking man, interested in the world around him.
On the day of their mother’s funeral, Dani finds his brother Joel, a boy with special needs, hiding under the bed.
Ben is a young man looking for a relationship but wonders if the fact that he has autism changes the way girls relate to him.
A story about Kevin, a man with mental illness resulting from brain injury. His short term memory causes confusion and anxiety.
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley: “I see it on TV – hear it on the radio – what’s a little boy to do?”
The film deals with disability, emphasizing how ephemeral is the distinction between normal and different, when related to love.
An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
“Ups Not Downs” shows how one family in the UK deals with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome.
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.