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 father-son fishing duo from Brooklyn go fishing in Jamaica Bay, Little Sal uses fishing to connect to the world.
A short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud.
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
Lovely, simple, and compelling, this film highlights the work of a dance company consisting of people with intellectual disabilities.
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.
Clark is working on a newspaper article when he gets a call from his aunt about strange happenings at The Lake of the Woods.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
An inspirational short documentary about a boy with Down syndrome and his love of baseball.
A vivacious woman forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their love of the street dance, KRUMP.
The story of a man who copes with his disability by living through his dreams.
A child who was never expected to walk or speak overcomes incredible odds to become an accomplished visual artist.
An insight into two brothers: acclaimed Aboriginal actor Aaron Pedersen, and Vinnie, who has an intellectual disability.
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
If you are on the autism spectrum, have a service dog, or both you can probably relate to a lot of these.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
In 1990, a group of 12 athletes with developmental disabilities began an expedition to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak.
This whimsical short film captures a romantic moment of connection between two people waiting for a train that never arrives.
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Experience the loving relationship of a mother and her adult son as they hike 900 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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