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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An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
A modern dance performance – every human faces different situations; some in favor of and others against the tide.
An inspiring, heart-warming story about Cory: a brilliant and talented 11 year-old boy with autism with a passion for dogs.
In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
The story of world-class weight lifter Jon Shapiro and his childhood sweetheart Holly James.
James, born with Fragile X Syndrome, finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire others.
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’.
A group of women explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
Explore the significance of difference and equality in the life of Eliza, a 20 year old woman living with Down syndrome.
Riley was brutally beaten in a bias crime because of his developmental disability. Such a bias crime is not unusual.
The Random 1 team meets Kevin, a shy, young man with an intellectual disability. He has a simple request: help him find his first date.
Del Rae attends church, volunteers and participates in water aerobics. She also takes care of two women with Down syndrome.
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
Glen, a young man with Down syndrome, played by David Miller, goes on a shopping trip with a personal assistant from hell.
A 1980 Academy Award winner starring 2 young people with Down syndrome. This drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship.
An insight into two brothers: acclaimed Aboriginal actor Aaron Pedersen, and Vinnie, who has an intellectual disability.
Duncan’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying and fulfill his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
Laura, Tim W and Tim S were born with developmental disabilities and are now living outside an institution for the first time.
Since childhood Ryan, an artist on the spectrum, has been perfecting the expression of his singular subject: TRAINS.
This auto-biographical documentary follows the filmmaker as he bids farewell to the housing he has lived in for eight years.
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