Autism
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
Adam, a young man on the spectrum, talks about the things he enjoys most – including sirens, roller coasters and car washes.
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
A music video, with catchy-as-all-get-up verses and power-hitting choruses, from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts.
Brian is a teenager with autism who indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties.
Down Syndrome
During a road trip, Michael, a young man with Down syndrome, is determined to convince his brother to teach him how to drive.
The How’s Your News? team follows the 2004 presidential campaign trail from Ohio to Florida leading up to the election.
A coming of age tale takes on new depth as a girl learns about love, sex and looking out for those who need protection.
Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman.
Coal miner Carl Short lives with his 40-year old son Sammy, who has Down syndrome. Who will take care of Sammy?
Actors with learning disabilities rehearse an acclaimed play by Claire Luckham, “The Choice”, a play about abortion.
Intellectual disability
Two young rowers with intellectual disabilities thrive on the companionship and routine that comes with being part of a team.
Meet the artists of La Tinaia, a center for expressive activities located in Florence, Italy.
Rudely Interrupted, an independent rock group with 3 of the 4 members living with disabilities, releases their 5th studio project.
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
A music video, with catchy-as-all-get-up verses and power-hitting choruses, from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
Films with Discussion Guides
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
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.
An inspirational short documentary about a boy with Down syndrome and his love of baseball.
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 couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
24 people answer the same question: “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?”
A tale of love, money, the mob, the FBI and a 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible. A Sproutflix Production.
Documentaries
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
Social butterfly, fun-loving, theatrical Celeste enjoys watching back episodes of her favorite soap operas.
A short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud.
A family with a daughter with autism sells everything and goes to live in the jungles of Trinidad to make their daughter happy.
A look into the dedication of direct support professionals during and after hurricane Katrina. For months they put others before themselves.
Zack Childers is an athlete with cerebral palsy. He was told at a young age by doctors that he would never walk without a walker.
Animation
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
An animated documentary that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.