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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This film takes a rare look at the controversial subject of parents with intellectual disabilities and their children.
A look into the lives of three young men on the autism spectrum. This film explores how all three men and their families have found meaning and purpose through running.
A ride through the psychedelic sights and sounds of a theme park as you are slowly worn down by the will of young man with autism.
A unique insight of a bright young man, who surprisingly survived his near fatal accident and is able to tell his story with brutal honesty.
A song from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 4th album. At the age of 31, Cam begins writing songs that reflect becoming a man.
A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.
A group of students are preparing a special trip to the beach. Marina, a 15-year-old girl has a strong wish to visit the sea for the first time.
Lori and Peter are showing how people with intellectual disabilities can live, work and thrive in a community.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
With unfailing determination, Rodney forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in.
Zack Childers is an athlete with cerebral palsy. He was told at a young age by doctors that he would never walk without a walker.
Daisy waits in a bar for her online date – he is late. A man offers her a drink and she mistakes him for the date who has stood her up.
The story of a unique art studio which gives artistic and cultural opportunities to artists with disabilities.
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
Soon after college, mental illness interrupted Bud Clayman’s dreams of a filmmaking career.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
During a road trip, Michael, a young man with Down syndrome, is determined to convince his brother to teach him how to drive.
An adventure film with a cast comprised of actors with a range of intellectual disabilities. But it isn’t a film about disability.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
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