Autism
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
An inspiring, heart-warming story about Cory: a brilliant and talented 11 year-old boy with autism with a passion for dogs.
What Ben likes about acting is “staring at people, speaking like an American and acting as a different person.”
Explore the inspiring journey of a neurodiverse girl who found her true self through the unlikely world of tuba playing.
Adam, a young man on the spectrum, talks about the things he enjoys most – including sirens, roller coasters and car washes.
‘Emergency” is the 2024 music video release from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts. .
Down Syndrome
Jamie has a learning disability and despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, humor and emotional sensitivity.
An uplifting and courageous glimpse into a young woman with Down syndrome and her daily struggles.
A short film using the camera invented by the Lumiere Brothers. Made by Jaco Van Dormael, the director of “The Eighth Day”
Lost to himself and the world, Mr. D is drawn into a world of long corridors, lethal waitresses and talk show hosts.
This whimsical short film captures a romantic moment of connection between two people waiting for a train that never arrives.
A music video by Station 17 – a collection of improvisational musicians gathered from a Hamburg community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Intellectual disability
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
Wayne, a man with limited communication skills, learns the harsh reality of love and romance.
A touching, personal and sensitive poem written by Nancy Brown & Vicky Reaves and recited / performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Films with Discussion Guides
Identical twins born only three minutes apart are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
Sproutflix Productions
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
24 people answer the same question: “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?”
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
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 couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
Documentaries
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
James, born with Fragile X Syndrome, finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire others.
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
A playful and unsentimental portrait of Rene, a young man with Down syndrome, made by his close friend Duane Graves.
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.
When a Minneapolis theater company put on a show titled “Rise of the Celebretards,” people with disabilities took action.
Animation
An animated documentary that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
When Eyes invade the town of Merryville; the intruders soon make the town unlivable. Features an entire cast of people with I/DD.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.