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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“Mark” will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Jason is on the autism spectrum, but this doesn’t stop him from enjoying a busy and active life in his home state of Iowa.
Roman doesn’t speak – not a word in 26 years. But the joy he takes in filming and being filmed is one expression of his life with autism.
Madrid dance troop Danza Down enchants audiences with classical ballet, traditional Spanish dance and musical theatre performances.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Brian’s transformative journey from struggle to empowerment, as he overcomes challenges and discovers healing through yoga and meditation.
A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism.
Funny and heart-wrenching – peoples’ candid and articulate self-awareness quickly shatter preconceptions of the disabled.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
What Ben likes about acting is “staring at people, speaking like an American and acting as a different person.”
A family film about a waitress who notices that one of her customers is extremely upset and goes out of her way to try and make the customer feel better.
Eleven-year-old Anne is a beautiful girl. The kind of girl you can’t take your eyes off. And the longer you look, the more you see her ‘tics’.
With unfailing determination, Rodney forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in.
Jarell is a teenager with autism who has learned to use hip-hop dance as a means to communicate his true self to the world.
A young girl tries to understand why her brother, who has autism, is not like the other children and gives her version of the facts.
A group of women explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
Follow a team of superheroes as they bring new life into a supermarket on the verge of going out of business.
Dane shares his personal story of life with autism, using musical performance and informative dialogue.
A short comedy about Kelly and Allison, who find out that the best friendships blossom when they are most needed.
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