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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A child who was never expected to walk or speak overcomes incredible odds to become an accomplished visual artist.
Seth lives in a group home with Linda, a woman he loves from afar. Will Seth come out of his dream world and declare his love to her?
A short film using the camera invented by the Lumiere Brothers. Made by Jaco Van Dormael, the director of “The Eighth Day”
Explore the significance of difference and equality in the life of Eliza, a 20 year old woman living with Down syndrome.
During an emotional time in his life Jimmy is enrolled at a boarding school. While there he gets a crush on a waitress and meets a ghost.
The “How’s Your News?” crew are at it again with their insightful and hilarious coverage of the 2004 Presidential campaign.
Jason is on the autism spectrum, but this doesn’t stop him from enjoying a busy and active life in his home state of Iowa.
Bastion, the barber, was having an ordinary day. As he was preparing to head home, in entered the harmless fool.
A daily visit to a tree, a wish, and an outpouring. Erika created this solo during a residency in the woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
A strong mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
We focus on 4 men raising children with various disabilities as they share their hopes, dreams, joys and challenges.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
“Ups Not Downs” shows how one family in the UK deals with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
A music video for the band, Delay Treesby, starring and featuring the artwork of director Teemu Erämaa’s brother, Tomi.
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
An insight into two brothers: acclaimed Aboriginal actor Aaron Pedersen, and Vinnie, who has an intellectual disability.
“Stranger Hero” is an action serial featuring the world’s first kung-fu super hero with Down’s syndrome.
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
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