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.
LATEST ADDITIONS TO SPROUTFLIX
Lovely, simple, and compelling, this film highlights the work of a dance company consisting of people with intellectual disabilities.
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
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.
Despite medical hardships and intellectual challenges, people with Williams embrace life, and everyone around them.
Duncan’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying and fulfill his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
Coal miner Carl Short lives with his 40-year old son Sammy, who has Down syndrome. Who will take care of Sammy?
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman.
20 year-old artist Kayah Guenther explores his strength and masculinity through dance.
An insight into the life of Lydian Dunbar an electronic music artist who also works in theatre and creates cross platform artwork.
In Cuba, a group of mothers bring their children with Down syndrome to perform with joy and verve in a park for a public audience.
Actors with learning disabilities rehearse an acclaimed play by Claire Luckham, “The Choice”, a play about abortion.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.