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 recycling plant in Warsaw that provides jobs for people with learning difficulties, who would find it difficult to get work.
A strong mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
After the death of a close friend, a woman with Down syndrome goes looking for her brother.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
Explore the playful ambition of Hannah Dempsey, a young dancer and athlete with Down syndrome.
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Set in the café area of Melbourne, Rudely Interrupted sets out to interrupt people’s daily coffee fix with a bit of entertainment.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This animation is a dream sequence of Debbie, a young woman with Down syndrome.
Wojtek is a Star Wars fan with dreams of becoming a pilot. Together with his dad they achieve what only a few accomplish.
Two artists with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
Anders and Harri are best friends. Anders is obsessed with trains. They decide to go to Getå, scene of Sweden’s worst train disaster.
A boy has a little sister with Angelman Syndrome. Through a poem he wrote, we see the strong bond that exists between them.
While on an uninhabited island Shanna (11) realizes that she is outgrowing her older sister Mirte (14) who has Down syndrome.
Brian is a teenager with autism who indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
If you are on the autism spectrum, have a service dog, or both you can probably relate to a lot of these.
Three couples travel towards a destination, by foot, by road and by motorbike across a beautiful landscape.
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