Over 300 films from 17 countries, celebrating the lives and stories of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Browse our most popular categories below, or explore all 28 categories to find films for your audience.
Autism
Anders and Harri are best friends. Anders is obsessed with trains. They decide to go to Getå, scene of Sweden’s worst train disaster.
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
Experience the loving relationship of a mother and her adult son as they hike 900 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
A short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud.
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
An affable chap, Jonathan takes a huge amount of pride in representing Thames in the Special Olympics.
Down Syndrome
Eugene, a teenage boy with Down syndrome, who is fascinated with rainbow mythology, has always felt like an outsider looking in.
Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman.
After the death of a close friend, a woman with Down syndrome goes looking for her brother.
An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
Identical twins born only three minutes apart are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
Intellectual disability
A music video by Station 17 – a collection of improvisational musicians gathered from a Hamburg community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Benjamin was 7 years old when he moved to Toronto. His neighbor Ramzi was 18 months old at the time. Within a year the boys had become best friends.
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
A recycling plant in Warsaw that provides jobs for people with learning difficulties, who would find it difficult to get work.
Films with Discussion Guides
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
Jack Blond is a regular guy with Down syndrome who idolizes James Bond.
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.
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.
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
Documentaries
Tanner discusses the time when he learned about his diagnosis of being autistic, and how it has actually helped him.
A boy has a little sister with Angelman Syndrome. Through a poem he wrote, we see the strong bond that exists between them.
A story about a young boy with autism named Tyler Doi who loves wind chimes.
Harry has Autism and signs of muscular dystrophy. His lifestyle has not been forced on him – quite in contrast, he has even chosen it.
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
A fast paced, stream of consciousness insight into the day-to-day journey of a person with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Animation
Illustrated by sand paintings, the film dives into the hidden world of Veronika, a child with autism and multiple physical disabilities.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
Jamie has a learning disability and despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, humor and emotional sensitivity.
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.