Autism
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
Climbing has helped Georgia, a young woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
After struggling with many treatment options, a family decides to give their son medical cannabis to lessen the effects of his severe autism.
Roman doesn’t speak – not a word in twenty-six years. But the joy he takes in filming and being filmed is one expression of his life with autism.
Down Syndrome
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
This whimsical short film captures a romantic moment of connection between two people waiting for a train that never arrives.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry, not by dialogue.
Daniel is different. He’s missing something. He only has 46 chromosomes where 47 should be.
An encounter between 2 young adults with Down Syndrome and a group of youths, has unexpected consequences which change the day for everyone.
Another unique Cam Lasley hip hop music video. “We got each others back – until the day we drop – and we never gonna stop.”
Intellectual disability
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities around the world.
Maeve and Billy are separated by the Belfast peace lines. The spark of love has been ignited.
A short, experimental film depicting 12 different perspectives on universal, human emotions – all revolving around ‘love’.
A look into the dedication of direct support professionals during and after hurricane Katrina. For months they put others before themselves.
A poem written by Cam Lasley, a hip-hop artist with Down syndrome, and performed/recited by Marlon Foster, a young man with an I/DD.
Films with Discussion Guides
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
Jack Blond is a regular guy with Down syndrome who idolizes James Bond.
An inspirational short documentary about a boy with Down syndrome and his love of baseball.
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
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.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
Sproutflix Productions
A poem written by Cam Lasley, a hip-hop artist with Down syndrome, and performed/recited by Marlon Foster, a young man with an I/DD.
Seth Ehrlich, a person with developmental disabilities gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden. A Sproutflix Production.
A poem written by Emily Meek in which she states a variety of her wishes. A Sproutflix Production.
During an emotional time in his life Jimmy is enrolled, by his father, at a boarding school. While there he gets a crush on a waitress and meets a ghost.
Documentaries
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
Climbing has helped Georgia, a young woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities around the world.
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
After struggling with many treatment options, a family decides to give their son medical cannabis to lessen the effects of his severe autism.
Animation
An animated documentary that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
‘About Brothers’ is a music video for the band, Delay Treesby, starring and featuring the artwork of director Teemu Erämaa’s brother, Tomi.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism. David Andrews has a Masters in Educational Psychology.
Mark is a film that will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.