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
Brothers and sisters have a unique window into each other’s world especially when one of the siblings in the family has autism.
At the age of 57, Anand’s aspergers diagnosis brought a sense of validation with a lingering sadness.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
An inspiring portrayal of adolescence, which takes an intimate look at a 15-year-old growing up in a small town.
Mark Boerebach, a nearly blind recluse with Autism, gets to show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
Down Syndrome
A song from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 4th album. At the age of 31, Cam begins writing songs that reflect becoming a man.
This is a portrait of two artists with intellectual disabilities who use their art to express themselves and reflect the world as they see it.
A short, experimental film depicting 12 different perspectives on universal, human emotions – all revolving around ‘love’.
A music video by Station 17 – a collection of improvisational musicians gathered from a Hamburg community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
An insightful and soul-touching film about Jon, a 40-year old man, severely and profoundly affected by Down syndrome.
A high school student with Down syndrome pursues her crush in hopes of securing a date for the Valentine’s Day Dance.
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.
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 short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
The Random 1 team meets Kevin, a shy, young man with an intellectual disability. He has a simple request: help him find his first date.
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
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
Identical twins born only three minutes apart are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
Go inside the life of a woman with a developmental disability who is struggling to raise three children who also have disabilities.
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
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 short photo-essay offering a glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum and the challenges he and his family face.