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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Mark Boerebach, a nearly blind recluse with Autism, gets to show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show.
In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
Eleven-year-old Anne is a beautiful girl. The kind of girl you can’t take your eyes off. And the longer you look, the more you see her ‘tics’.
A poem by Cam Lasley, a hip-hop artist with Down syndrome, is performed/recited by Marlon Foster, a young man with an I/DD.
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
Simone is 24 years old. He has a permanent job and an overwhelming desire to leave his mark in life.
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.
Wojtek is a Star Wars fan with dreams of becoming a pilot. Together with his dad they achieve what only a few accomplish.
One day the monotony of Jared’s life is up-ended when he meets his pretty new co-worker Marissa.
Charlie works as a dishwasher in one of Sydney’s most high end restaurants, where one of her coworkers regularly ridicules and belittles her.
The “How’s Your News?” crew are at it again with their insightful and hilarious coverage of the 2004 Presidential campaign.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
Kira, a bright and stylish young woman living with Down syndrome, compares herself to social media influencer, Chantal.
An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
When everyone finds out that Paul likes a girl from school, his family, support worker and teacher all try to act in Paul’s ‘Best Interest’.
A touching portrait of Drona, a Hindu boy on the autism spectrum, as seen through the eyes of Arjun, his elder brother.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
Laura, Tim W and Tim S were born with developmental disabilities and are now living outside an institution for the first time.
In 1990, a group of 12 athletes with developmental disabilities began an expedition to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.
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