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 young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
“Mark” will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.
In 1990, a group of 12 athletes with developmental disabilities began an expedition to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.
With a congenital condition which is never named, we see how Carl supports the community and the community supports Carl.
A playful and unsentimental portrait of Rene, a young man with Down syndrome, made by his close friend Duane Graves.
Lucy thinks her brother, Luka, is broken. His obsessive, meticulous, infuriating arrangements of sugar cubes and thimbles prove it.
Simon gives us a glimpse into the world of deafness and autism. We see a gentle, hardworking man, interested in the world around him.
“Where’s Molly?” – Since he was 6 years old, Jeff Daly kept asking that question about his only sister.
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.
In Cuba, a group of mothers bring their children with Down syndrome to perform with joy and verve in a park for a public audience.
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.
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
Mark Boerebach, a nearly blind recluse with Autism, gets to show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show.
Lori and Peter are showing how people with intellectual disabilities can live, work and thrive in a community.
Ray worries about his brother Rick, who has autism. With the help of a counselor, he realizes he may be mistaken about Rick.
As Matthew becomes the drag queen, Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
The composer listens, finds his place, and dances with the world. Shot in the beautiful woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
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