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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Ray worries about his brother Rick, who has autism. With the help of a counselor, he realizes he may be mistaken about Rick.
A group of women explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
24 people answer the same question: “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?”
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.
Simon believes his failure to lead a normal adolescent life is solely down to his brother’s disability.
Hip Hop artist Cam Lasley performs against the backdrop of crime scenes, parking garages and the streets of Portland, Oregon.
After struggling with many treatment options, a family decides to give their son medical cannabis to lessen the effects of his autism.
Brian is a teenager with autism who indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties.
“Ups Not Downs” shows how one family in the UK deals with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome.
Brandon lives in a silent world of deafness and autism. He moves to an uncomplicated rhythm.
This film takes a rare look at the controversial subject of parents with intellectual disabilities and their children.
We follow Topsy and Dave as they grasp the idea of marriage, what it means to them and how things will change.
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism.
After a teenage house party goes too far, a bullied boy is forced to take the reins and look after the bully: his brother.
“Stranger Hero” is an action serial featuring the world’s first kung-fu super hero with Down’s syndrome.
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local TV.
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