Autism
“Track by Track” follows the story of Kendall Collins, an 18-year-old sketch artist with autism who is on the brink of adulthood.
Soon after college, mental illness interrupted Bud Clayman’s dreams of a filmmaking career.
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
Bastion, the barber, was having an ordinary day. As he was preparing to head home, in entered the harmless fool.
James, born with Fragile X Syndrome, finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire others.
A fast paced, stream of consciousness insight into the day-to-day journey of a person with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Down Syndrome
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley: “I see it on TV – hear it on the radio – what’s a little boy to do?”
A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.
At an Edinburgh bakery, a community of workers makes a variety of organic breads for delivery to shops in the city.
This whimsical short film captures a romantic moment of connection between two people waiting for a train that never arrives.
An insight into the life of Lydian Dunbar an electronic music artist who also works in theatre and creates cross platform artwork.
The music video of the title track from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 2012 album, ‘Against These Walls’.
Intellectual disability
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
A music video by Station 17- a group of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
Wayne, a man with limited communication skills, learns the harsh reality of love and romance.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Siblings is a touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
Films with Discussion Guides
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.
Go inside the life of a woman with a developmental disability who is struggling to raise three children who also have disabilities.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
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.
Sproutflix Productions
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
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 tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. A Sproutflix Production.
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Documentaries
Celebrate the life of a person with a developmental disability who has become a valued member of the mainstream community.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
A unique insight of a bright young man, who surprisingly survived his near fatal accident and is able to tell his story with brutal honesty.
A group of women explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
With a congenital condition which is never named, we see how Carl supports the community and the community supports Carl.
Del Rae attends church, volunteers and participates in water aerobics. She also takes care of two women with Down syndrome.
Animation
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.
A group of women explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
“Mark” will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.