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
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local TV.
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
Corey shines as he tells the story of his new life as an artist living with a brain injury.
The How’s Your News? team follows the 2004 presidential campaign trail from Ohio to Florida leading up to the election.
A music video by Station 17 – a collection of improvisational musicians gathered from a Hamburg community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Clark seeks to understand his own difference through his fascination with Sasquatch and Superman.
The film deals with disability, emphasizing how ephemeral is the distinction between normal and different, when related to love.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
A vivacious woman forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their love of the street dance, KRUMP.
A sweeping music video that so slowly and cleverly reveals the characters behind this slice of pitch perfect indie pop.
Ollie, a young mother-to-be, faces the possibility of having a child with Down’s syndrome.
We see the love, admiration and enormous devotion between two brothers once separated by the Willowbrook State School.
After epileptic seizures as a baby, Agnes was suspected of having autism. Her mother, a filmmaker, focuses on the inner family sphere.
Miriam lives in a home share, supported by a woman named Annie. Annie controls most of Miriam’s life.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
An adventure film with a cast comprised of actors with a range of intellectual disabilities. But it isn’t a film about disability.
At an Edinburgh bakery, a community of workers makes a variety of organic breads for delivery to shops in the city.
An uplifting and courageous glimpse into a young woman with Down syndrome and her daily struggles.
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.