Celebrating the lives and stories of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — from 26 countries, across every genre. Browse our most popular categories below, or explore a specific category further down the page.
See all 310 Films →Autism
Andrew is somewhat verbal and can do most basic self-care tasks. He craves the same independence that his brother and sister enjoy.
Brian’s transformative journey from struggle to empowerment, as he overcomes challenges and discovers healing through yoga and meditation.
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
We focus on 4 men raising children with various disabilities as they share their hopes, dreams, joys and challenges.
Two young adults with FASD spend a day exploring Seattle and discussing the difficult realities of living with a preventable disability.
Two artists with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
Down Syndrome
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
Duncan’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying and fulfill his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
Explore the playful ambition of Hannah Dempsey, a young dancer and athlete with Down syndrome.
Shows how independent and informed a young man with Down syndrome can be. The film gives a glimpse into a life to be proud of.
Social butterfly, fun-loving, theatrical Celeste enjoys watching back episodes of her favorite soap operas.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
Intellectual disability
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
With unfailing determination, Rodney forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in.
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
A music video by Station 17- a group of 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.
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Films with Discussion Guides
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
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.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.