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 Academy Award nominated documentary on a woman with autism’s inner world, her writing, and the friends she makes.
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
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.
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’.
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
A daily visit to a tree, a wish, and an outpouring. Erika created this solo during a residency in the woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Watch the remarkable story of how Tim Sharp found his voice through art and became an international sensation with Laser Beak Man.
A woman who has overcome barriers and whose participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
This whimsical short film captures a romantic moment of connection between two people waiting for a train that never arrives.
Siblings is a touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
Portrait-in-motion of a troupe of young adult dancers with Down syndrome.
Two young adults with FASD spend a day exploring Seattle and discussing the difficult realities of living with a preventable disability.
After epileptic seizures as a baby, Agnes was suspected of having autism. Her mother, a filmmaker, focuses on the inner family sphere.
A short, experimental film depicting 12 different perspectives on universal, human emotions – all revolving around ‘love’.
The composer listens, finds his place, and dances with the world. Shot in the beautiful woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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