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.
PURCHASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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DOWNLOADS
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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PLAYLISTS
Ignite conversations and engage your audience with custom-designed Sproutflix playlists. Simply select your desired films and the duration of access to calculate the cost. We’ll craft a personalized, shareable playlist that delivers a seamless viewing experience, perfect for sparking meaningful discussions in any setting.
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Every film in our selection shines with artistic excellence, quality storytelling, and a commitment to truthful portrayal. These films are not just entertainment—they are a valuable resource for educational curriculums, professional training, community engagement, and beyond. They resonate with audiences, spark dialogue, and open hearts at schools, conferences, and special events around the globe.
Join us at Sproutflix, where every film is an invitation to see the world through a wider lens.
LATEST ADDITIONS TO SPROUTFLIX
After the death of a close friend, a woman with Down syndrome goes looking for her brother.
A recycling plant in Warsaw that provides jobs for people with learning difficulties, who would find it difficult to get work.
A journey mapping life’s up and downs along the length of a tree branch, finding moments of serendipity, anger and letting go.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
A strong mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
For Andrew having a job, going to work and being part of the team is an important part of his life. He is valued at work for who he is and the work he does.
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
“Ups Not Downs” shows how one family in the UK deals with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
A family with a daughter with autism sells everything and goes to live in the jungles of Trinidad to make their daughter happy.
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
A 1980 Academy Award winner starring 2 young people with Down syndrome. This drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship.
Miriam lives in a home share, supported by a woman named Annie. Annie controls most of Miriam’s life.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
A woman who has overcome barriers and whose participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
An encounter between 2 young adults with Down Syndrome and a group of youths, has unexpected consequences.
People with developmental disabilities perform and sing the Turkish version of Pink Floyd’s hit alongside famous Turkish artists.