Autism
Joshua, an 18-year-old diagnosed with autism, overcomes his personal struggles while becoming a champion at the sport he loves.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
‘Emergency” is the 2024 music video release from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts. .
As Matthew becomes the drag queen, Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
Down Syndrome
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley: “I see it on TV – hear it on the radio – what’s a little boy to do?”
Thomas gets more than he bargained for in his interview at a law firm; a chance to change the lives of a father and son.
20 year-old artist Kayah Guenther explores his strength and masculinity through dance.
Kira, a bright and stylish young woman living with Down syndrome, compares herself to social media influencer, Chantal.
This auto-biographical documentary follows the filmmaker as he bids farewell to the housing he has lived in for eight years.
The extraordinary story a blind musician and soundscape artist who works with children with disabilities, helping them to find their place in a world not made for them.
Intellectual disability
This video might make you think what people’s lives could be like if we focused more on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.
When everyone finds out that Paul likes a girl from school, his family, support worker and teacher all try to act in Paul’s ‘Best Interest’.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
A theatre group prepares for a large-scale spectacle, to be staged in a stadium for an audience of 5,000 people.
Lost to himself and the world, Mr. D is drawn into a world of long corridors, lethal waitresses and talk show hosts.
Films with Discussion Guides
Thomas gets more than he bargained for in his interview at a law firm; a chance to change the lives of a father and son.
Identical twins born only three minutes apart are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
Sproutflix Productions
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. A Sproutflix Production.
A poem written by Emily Meek in which she states a variety of her wishes. A Sproutflix Production.
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.
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
Documentaries
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
A woman who has overcome barriers and whose participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
James, born with Fragile X Syndrome, finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire others.
Drag is about transformation. It’s about freedom of expression. But “Drag Syndrome” goes a step further.
Animation
A music video for the band, Delay Treesby, starring and featuring the artwork of director Teemu Erämaa’s brother, Tomi.
A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism.
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.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
Jamie has a learning disability and despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, humor and emotional sensitivity.