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.
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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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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.
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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.
Jamie has a learning disability and despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, humor and emotional sensitivity.
Go inside the life of a woman with a developmental disability who is struggling to raise three children who also have disabilities.
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
The “How’s Your News?” crew are at it again with their insightful and hilarious coverage of the 2004 Presidential campaign.
Experience the loving relationship of a mother and her adult son as they hike 900 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
If you are on the autism spectrum, have a service dog, or both you can probably relate to a lot of these.
Two artists with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
This film gives a view into the lives of children with autism at home and at school, and profiles the efforts of parents and teachers.
A music video for the band, Delay Treesby, starring and featuring the artwork of director Teemu Erämaa’s brother, Tomi.
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
A coming of age tale takes on new depth as a girl learns about love, sex and looking out for those who need protection.
Bastion, the barber, was having an ordinary day. As he was preparing to head home, in entered the harmless fool.
Despite medical hardships and intellectual challenges, people with Williams embrace life, and everyone around them.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local TV.
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
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.
Since childhood Ryan, an artist on the spectrum, has been perfecting the expression of his singular subject: TRAINS.