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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Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
What Ben likes about acting is “staring at people, speaking like an American and acting as a different person.”
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
Simone is 24 years old. He has a permanent job and an overwhelming desire to leave his mark in life.
Ollie, a young mother-to-be, faces the possibility of having a child with Down’s syndrome.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
A boy has a little sister with Angelman Syndrome. Through a poem he wrote, we see the strong bond that exists between them.
This documentary follows Kyle as he prepares to compete in the 2014 Washington State Special Olympics.
A story about Kevin, a man with mental illness resulting from brain injury. His short term memory causes confusion and anxiety.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
Free follows the path to freedom of people with intellectual disabilities that are locked away in Croatian institutions.
Charlie works as a dishwasher in one of Sydney’s most high end restaurants, where one of her coworkers regularly ridicules and belittles her.
A poem by Cam Lasley, a hip-hop artist with Down syndrome, is performed/recited by Marlon Foster, a young man with an I/DD.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley – “Every night I go to sleep – I see visions in my dream – It could be reality – If I would just go for it.”
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
“Where’s Molly?” – Since he was 6 years old, Jeff Daly kept asking that question about his only sister.
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