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
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
A short photo-essay offering a glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum and the challenges he and his family face.
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.
The design studio La Casa de Carlota in Barcelona harnesses the unique skills of a creative team that includes members with Down syndrome and autism.
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
Down Syndrome
A playful and unsentimental portrait of Rene, a young man with Down syndrome, made by his close friend Duane Graves.
Libby provides some insight about the joys of living with her best friend, and big brother, Max, who has Down syndrome.
Funny and heart-wrenching – peoples’ candid and articulate self-awareness quickly shatter preconceptions of the disabled.
A daily visit to a tree, a wish, and an outpouring. Erika created this solo during a residency in the woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Two people with disabilities navigate through the challenges they’re faced with when their relationship is displayed in public.
A trip between the real and the imaginary as characters dance to the rhythm of hope in a world without future.
Intellectual disability
Siblings is a touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“Where’s Molly?” – Since he was 6 years old, Jeff Daly kept asking that question about his only sister.
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
A unique group of performers with intellectual disabilities prepare for their first public performance at the Sydney Opera House.
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
Films with Discussion Guides
A young filmmaker revisits a lifetime of resentment toward his childlike, emotionally absent father — until a single fact about his father’s past forces him to reconsider everything.
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
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.
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?