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
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Dane shares his personal story of life with autism, using musical performance and informative dialogue.
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.
Benjamin was 7 years old when he moved to Toronto. His neighbor Ramzi was 18 months old at the time. Within a year the boys had become best friends.
There were days when I was made fun of, picked on, and treated mean. From these experiences came the idea of The Imagifriends.
Portrait-in-motion of a troupe of young adult dancers with Down syndrome.
When Eyes invade the town of Merryville; the intruders soon make the town unlivable. Features an entire cast of people with I/DD.
A father-son fishing duo from Brooklyn go fishing in Jamaica Bay, Little Sal uses fishing to connect to the world.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Hip Hop artist Cam Lasley performs against the backdrop of crime scenes, parking garages and the streets of Portland, Oregon.
This documentary follows Kyle as he prepares to compete in the 2014 Washington State Special Olympics.
Jess is a true creative with a unique style of her own and the confidence to show her creations to the world.
In 1990, a group of 12 athletes with developmental disabilities began an expedition to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
A trip between the real and the imaginary as characters dance to the rhythm of hope in a world without future.
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
On the day of their mother’s funeral, Dani finds his brother Joel, a boy with special needs, hiding under the bed.
A theatre group prepares for a large-scale spectacle, to be staged in a stadium for an audience of 5,000 people.
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.