Autism
A story about a young boy with autism named Tyler Doi who loves wind chimes.
As Matthew becomes the drag queen, Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
There were days when I was made fun of, picked on, and treated mean. From these experiences came the idea of The Imagifriends.
“Track by Track” follows the story of Kendall Collins, an 18-year-old sketch artist with autism who is on the brink of adulthood.
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
Down Syndrome
Lost to himself and the world, Mr. D is drawn into a world of long corridors, lethal waitresses and talk show hosts.
A modern dance performance – every human faces different situations; some in favor of and others against the tide.
One day the monotony of Jared’s life is up-ended when he meets his pretty new co-worker Marissa.
Laura, Tim W and Tim S were born with developmental disabilities and are now living outside an institution for the first time.
Three couples travel towards a destination, by foot, by road and by motorbike across a beautiful landscape.
Duncan’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying and fulfill his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
Intellectual disability
The How’s Your News? team follows the 2004 presidential campaign trail from Ohio to Florida leading up to the election.
A poem written by Emily Meek in which she states a variety of her wishes. A Sproutflix Production.
During an emotional time in his life Jimmy is enrolled at a boarding school. While there he gets a crush on a waitress and meets a ghost.
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden.
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
A touching, personal and sensitive poem written by Nancy Brown & Vicky Reaves and recited / performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Films with Discussion Guides
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.
Go inside the life of a woman with a developmental disability who is struggling to raise three children who also have disabilities.
Thomas gets more than he bargained for in his interview at a law firm; a chance to change the lives of a father and son.
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
Sproutflix Productions
A poem by Cam Lasley, a hip-hop artist with Down syndrome, is performed/recited by Marlon Foster, a young man with an I/DD.
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
The year is 3168 and Earth is being threatened by the evil Natas. Hope for a peaceful future lies in the hands of the Karate Ruler.
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
Seth lives in a group home with Linda, a woman he loves from afar. Will Seth come out of his dream world and declare his love to her?
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
Documentaries
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
Simon gives us a glimpse into the world of deafness and autism. We see a gentle, hardworking man, interested in the world around him.
At an Edinburgh bakery, a community of workers makes a variety of organic breads for delivery to shops in the city.
Rachel writes a letter to her future children describing her experiences of caring for her big brother.
A strong mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
Animation
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.
“Mark” will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
An animated documentary that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
A ride through the psychedelic sights and sounds of a theme park as you are slowly worn down by the will of young man with autism.
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.