Autism
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
Brian’s transformative journey from struggle to empowerment, as he overcomes challenges and discovers healing through yoga and meditation.
Anders and Harri are best friends. Anders is obsessed with trains. They decide to go to Getå, scene of Sweden’s worst train disaster.
Brothers and sisters have a unique window into each other’s world especially when one of the siblings in the family has autism.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
This video might make you think what people’s lives could be like if we focused more on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.
Down Syndrome
A journey mapping life’s up and downs along the length of a tree branch, finding moments of serendipity, anger and letting go.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
Clark is working on a newspaper article when he gets a call from his aunt about strange happenings at The Lake of the Woods.
“Floating Boy” is the story of a young man who wants to fly. His father, wanting the best for his boy, wants him to stay grounded.
A sweeping music video that so slowly and cleverly reveals the characters behind this slice of pitch perfect indie pop.
A modern dance performance – every human faces different situations; some in favor of and others against the tide.
Intellectual disability
Duncan’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying and fulfill his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
Focusing on an institution located in Staten Island, NY, this film, with reporter, Geraldo Rivera, was one of the first exposés on local TV.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
With a congenital condition which is never named, we see how Carl supports the community and the community supports Carl.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
We follow Topsy and Dave as they grasp the idea of marriage, what it means to them and how things will change.
Films with Discussion Guides
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
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.
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.
Jack Blond is a regular guy with Down syndrome who idolizes James Bond.
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
Go inside the life of a woman with a developmental disability who is struggling to raise three children who also have disabilities.
Sproutflix Productions
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. A Sproutflix Production.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
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.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Documentaries
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
Harry has Autism and signs of muscular dystrophy. His lifestyle has not been forced on him – quite in contrast, he has even chosen it.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
We follow Topsy and Dave as they grasp the idea of marriage, what it means to them and how things will change.
Soon after college, mental illness interrupted Bud Clayman’s dreams of a filmmaking career.
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
Animation
Illustrated by sand paintings, the film dives into the hidden world of Veronika, a child with autism and multiple physical disabilities.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
“Track by Track” follows the story of Kendall Collins, an 18-year-old sketch artist with autism who is on the brink of adulthood.
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.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.