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.
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.
“Ups Not Downs” shows how one family in the UK deals with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome.
Brian is a teenager with autism who indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties.
Libby provides some insight about the joys of living with her best friend, and big brother, Max, who has Down syndrome.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
A woman who has overcome barriers and whose participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
Shows how independent and informed a young man with Down syndrome can be. The film gives a glimpse into a life to be proud of.
On the day of their mother’s funeral, Dani finds his brother Joel, a boy with special needs, hiding under the bed.
A vivacious woman forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their love of the street dance, KRUMP.
In an age where photography is over-saturated, Ryan combines his photography skills and love of urban exploration.
Join Noëll and Gerrit on a transformative road trip where they discover freedom, trust, and their true selves.
A realistic and loving portrait of Marni and Kris, who were married in 1993 and live in NYC.
Jarell is a teenager with autism who has learned to use hip-hop dance as a means to communicate his true self to the world.
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
Daisy waits in a bar for her online date – he is late. A man offers her a drink and she mistakes him for the date who has stood her up.
Coal miner Carl Short lives with his 40-year old son Sammy, who has Down syndrome. Who will take care of Sammy?
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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