Together We Grow: Building Communities That Thrive (2022) - Free Full Documentary

[@happenfilms]

We hope you enjoy the film, we'd love to hear what you think! Also, if you'd like to help us make more films like this one, feel free to check out our page on Open Collective opencollective.com/happenfilms or Patreon www.patreon.com/happenfilms . Thanks so much for your support! 💚

[@vancamerawoman7399]

Well done. A brilliant start to my day A great film giving me loads of ideas of how this might happen in my little village. Tiny steps .... First step, show this documentary (if there is a way to) as a community free event and start the discussion.

[@happenfilms]

@@vancamerawoman7399 Thanks Clare! Glad you enjoyed it. We do offer community screening licenses through our website happenfilms.com/product/together-we-grow-screening-license . Or feel free to get in touch with us through the contact form on our website if you'd like some more info about hosting a screening :)

[@lizijamal1599]

so inspiring.... thats what i would love to be doing here in uk.... bless you xxx

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@lizijamal1599 There is RAPTURE, the blessed hope, and there is the TRIBULATION, the evil to come: Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. Remember who you are; - Spirit being, created by GOD in His image and was named ADAM = human. Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 5:2 Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.

[@jackiebushnell4693]

Absolutely loved this film! Love their ethos and hope I can help achieve a little bit of this.

[@huburgalula4031]

"We're not meant to live as single human units, we are meant to be creatures of community."

[@happenfilms]

One of our favorite lines in the film.

[@caballefam]

What a beautiful community! ❤❤❤

[@arialblack87]

"They don't need to tell us anything else. It's enough that they are hungry". That made me tear up. Compassion is key. Less judgement and more compassion. Beautiful community work, lovely film. Thanks

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

this is seriously fantastic. it's the best community ran project i've personally seen. this is what mutual aid is. this is exactly what i believe every community needs. at bare minimum, a place where one can come and get fresh fruits and vegetables, a place where one can come and simply relax for a while, interact with other community members, and do fulfulling work for the community. i love how the circulatory it is. there is no big corporation making a profit here, rather, everything stays within the community and that is extremely important. this is solarpunk.

[@bffcollective]

Watching this literally brought me to tears. This is something I've been dreaming about doing and it's so exciting to see so many other people have this same dream and make it come to fruition. I'm one of the members of this collective of Black women and children who are creating an intentional community and part of our mission is community building and food sovereignty. Thank you for this documentary. It's so inspiring

[@happenfilms]

It's lovely to hear you found the film moving and inspiring, thank you. Wishing you all the best with your collective!

[@kristidamour417]

Yes!!

[@donnabootes7272]

Yes it brought me to tears too thank you for this beautiful inspiring documentary I love this ❤️

[@ShouldWePractice]

Julia is one of the most amazing people we have had the honour of meeting. So great to see her championed here.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

I'm so happy that you guys are back! You have been a huge inspiration in building my food forest. Years ago you planted a seed in my head, today a forest has grown.

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

God bless you, see my magic above! Incoming!!! Love, Aloha, Claire

[@charlenet8168]

Oh I love this analogy! Grow well x

[@amandael9842]

This is amazing. I have had visions of this since I was a child, and I'm 67. I thought it was never going to happen. I'm in Australia and I just Know it's finally going to happen here & all over the world. This is so wonderful 👍🏽🤗🥰💓

[@toniboritz]

Im in Australia too. Where is it happening here ? I’d like to contribute and live in a community like this one.

[@amandael9842]

@@toniboritz I have many friends who have properties they are planning this for now. I also joined Connecting Consciousness Australia who have large communities gathering all over Australia with projects being arranged for this. In the next few years they will be up & running.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

AM in the US in a very depressed town with people dying in 40's routinely,prison on the outskirts... you have given me hope and a tool to share with the powers that be.

[@whitehousejayne]

Wow you must be such a beacon of light there 💞

[@cherylcarlson3315]

@@whitehousejayne Thanks, but think am seen more often as irritating PIA.Just aiming for small changes each year.

[@whitehousejayne]

@@cherylcarlson3315 but that's not true. Sometimes the people with the knowing if how to do things with love are attacked. That's not about you. You do you and eventually they'll understand. Most people are living in a very low vibration and they need a role model for how to be better.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

@@whitehousejayne 💌

[@4kpliter791]

Please keep fighting for a change

[@jazmineverson652]

We are at the beginning of a project in Glastonbury ,UK. We have a strong yet fragmented community. In the last year we have received funding enabling us to buy 22 acres of land for a community grow project. "soft place to be" were the words that brought tears. Glastonbury is know for the festival and Tor yet it is one of the ten most "deprived" places in the England, with one of the biggest traveling communities in the UK that are being bombarded by government restrictions on the way they choose to live. We are moving towards bringing our community together and would like to thank you for great ideas and heart centred movement you have taken. Inspiring!

[@parry3231]

Congratulations and enjoy ❤

[@magi144]

Absolutely beautiful! I’m working on creating an intentional community in the north east of America. Humanity can be a tremendous blessing to each other and our world. 🙏✌️❤️

[@brotime6122]

I'm not a man of words, but this is just beatiful. So many great aspects of nature and even more importantly humanity. Thanks for sharing this!

[@CharlotteSquire]

Your words are beautiful ❤

[@nesscrisp8372]

That community is filled with love !! Lovely Film.

[@EverettSmithLoveisAll]

Amazingly beautiful and absolutely to the point that we as humans have the potential to do the right things. I love this and these people for their contribution to the positive energy that this world so desperately needs. Thanks to Happen Films and this community for giving me a moment's respite from my growing cynicism and allowing me to grasp onto that sliver of hope that we can turn this all around.

[@happenfilms]

Thank you for your lovely feedback!

[@chanchoyling4919]

Congratulations…a very meaningful community full of hope and love

[@jeanettenaumiec7784]

A moving and remarkable endeavor, community is what I have been searching for my entire life. A community of compassion, creativity and love. An inspiration Your community is a template for this. Thanks you for this wonderful film your big open hearts and hard work. ❤🙏🌞

[@tomaskucera7365]

Because of people like these, I have a hope the world would one day be a nice place to live. Ngl I got tears in my eyed several times watching it.

[@parry3231]

We all are worthy of respect and love equally ❤

[@unserekleinefarminschweden8899]

What a beautiful world you created,so awesome 😊👏👏👏

[@motifartstudio]

You and the stories you tell are an inspiration for all of us, we are following you from the Sahrawi refugee camps in southwest Algeria, and we learn from your experience, we are also working hard to grow food in the desert, our community really needs access to local food and we working slowly to get it done the right way. Keep up the good work and keep sharing the beauty and love you see in this world 🌍💞

[@happenfilms]

Thank you for your beautiful comment, it's so heartwarming to see our films being watched all over the world! We're wishing you and your community all the best with establishing local food initiatives in such a challenging environment. 💚

[@Acts-1322]

Love to read this, even in Africa you can find seeds or divide plants to begin a community garden! Eventually add some permanent trees/plants for long term food, and flowers for the pollinators too 😊 happy growing! Happy community!

[@jannbeebee]

Jordan and Antoinette this is a beautiful piece of film making. Truly inspiring and full of love. I have been a sole mother on the DPB... so ashamed that I had to ask for a food parcel and I have also worked in a food bank putting parcels together for people with mental health issues, wives whose husbands can't work because of an unexpected health crisis. grandmother's raising their own grandchildren on the pension as well as beneficiaries struggling on a tiny income. Any one of us could need this type of support at any point in our lives. I loved the main woman's insight into violent/unpredictable home lives and why some people cannot get involved because of their situation at the time. A very important reminder to never judge. A beautiful story and lovely people doing work that empowers both the volunteers doing the hard work and those they give to.❤️

[@happenfilms]

Thank you for sharing your story and feedback, Janbee. So glad you found the story resonated.

[@catherinemurray1618]

This story touched my heart, such a fabulous community of people enjoying life and helping others. May this model of community, be replicated across the world.

[@randalarvillavisualartist5674]

One of the most inspiring films I have even watched.

[@lill7494]

Wow, watching this in 2024, I live in Auckland, and wish I lived in a supportive community like this. Amazing how everyone joins together and gets the work done! Thank you for sharing this story, truly inspirational.

[@amydecker6207]

Easily my favorite content creator. This is a blessing.

[@turtle2212]

How beautiful! I think this film shows humanity the best path forward through the climate crisis we are facing just now. Nothing is more inspiring and activating than such a great community development. THAT is our human strength, not greed and narcissism as advertisement tells us for decades. Where hope dies, action begins! Thanks so much for this inspirational film!

[@santiagocueva6889]

It took me almost 2 hours to watch and understand the film because English is still a challenging matter for me, but I did it, and I would like to say thank you very much for such an inspiring and beautiful film 🙏. Greetings from Ecuador in South America.

[@thisorthat7626]

@santiagocueva6889 Great job sticking with the film in another language. And you had to deal with the New Zealand accent. That makes it even more difficult. it was a lovely film. Greetings from California.

[@happenfilms]

Thanks for watching the film even though it was challenging! There are also Spanish subtitles that can be turned on in the KZbin player. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@kittywampusdrums4963]

You type it well!

[@simplysimple7628]

It’s really insane to me that gardening isn’t some mandatory skill in life. It’s kind of scary actually. Growing up, this was common amongst our neighborhood. Everyone had gardens. Was oretty much born into it. Now in my 40’s and have my own place, my gardens are both my hobby and lifestyle. It’s just a part of me. Not only is it hardwork, but so much rewarding when you can taste the difference between store bought and fresh from the backyard. Pretty cool…..🙏🏼🤙🏼👍🏼

[@poacher7805]

If the people in positions of power pushing renewables and saving the planet were genuine in what they were saying this would be what they would be promoting. They will never take the lead on this simply because there is no power in it for them so the people must stand up and make it happen.

[@tefinnegan5239]

"mandatory" is a scary word. Who mandates it? Mandates imply consequences for non-compliance. What are the penalties? Who imposes them?

[@kittywampusdrums4963]

Yes, people can't hunt or trap either. Most don't fish or forage too, I can't fathom what happens to people if the power goes out 😬

[@NanayTining]

Exactly!

[@mommyingBetchay]

Yea to this!!

[@McDowallManor]

You were right. The video did melt my heart. What a wonderful idea. It also is a real message of hope. We can change things.

[@parry3231]

❤❤❤ Yes we can ❤ And have a wonderfilled and enjoyable experience

[@hannahwagner4249]

Wow. I haven't felt that hopeful in a while.

[@happenfilms]

That's great to hear you found the film uplifting :)

[@DJ-Brownie-UK]

MEGALOMANIACS at the heart of the corrupt underbelly of Philanthropy, after a very simple "pulling back the curtain" here are just some of the obvious corrupt and vile Board Members >JOHN PRENDERGAST (Trustee) General Manager for the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington {Vatican Puppet}.SIMONE ROBBERS (Trustee) Assistant Governor/General Manager at Reserve Bank of New Zealand worked for a range of charities {Bilderberg Banker}.PHILIP MCKINSTRY (Chairman) Corporate Banker for Rural Bank and then for Rabobank, worked with some of New Zealand’s largest corporate agri-businesses {Bilderberg Banker}.CHERYL SPAIN (Executive Director) worked for a range of charities in fundraising, senior management, arts organisation the South Bank Centre {Corporate Mercenary}. YVONNE TRASK (Development/Engagement Lead)Philanthropy New Zealand where she spent 11 financially comfortable years just reading, dog walking and virtue signalling

[@denisewatson9348]

This is so remarkable and people from all over the world can learn from you all!!!! Amazing😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ricoconnor3351]

I am so touched by this remarkable story, and it’s example of human potential that can take place when people begin to care for one and other. Absolutely invigorating and uplifting. Thank you for sharing it means more than you know

[@RangiJackson]

This is so beautifully inspiring. Thank you so much to all the Whanau involved. Thank you Julia Milne for this incredible model that I'd love to see happen on our Whenua in The Bay of Plenty. Congratulations. Bravo!!!!

[@happenfilms]

Thanks Rangi :)

[@catedennis41]

This film...the beauty of people caring for others made me cry. While the news stations consistently push the evil in the world, they fail to show the humanity of mankind and his kindness. Thank you, Julia. Your heart could probably encompass the entire world! I'm curious - you spoke of the woman who lived in the cottage down the road, the one who sat with you at night when you had cancer. What happened to her?

[@whitehousejayne]

This is pure magic. Im going to try and achieve this in Lismore NSW. I am so grateful to you. What an absolute angel 💕

[@headgirlblues]

So much love for these awesome humans working together - "leaves a mark on my heart". Thank you.

[@cahendra]

thank you so much for sharing this. A true example of co-goverance and listening the need of the people

[@0000asdfasdf0000]

This documentary is amazing. It shows people that we can become human again. that is be kind, loving, compassionate and empathetic. it gives me hope as i want to walk away from the linear growth, capitalist, money is all model.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Well said , we need more love & kindness and community in the world 😊✨️

[@barbararoyal6139]

I love your statement…”we want to grow the strength from the hardest places”. Thank you for your work and dedication 🌿🕊️

[@JeremiahNewmeVentures]

This content is beyond comparable, I've learn so many great lesson from this channel, forever grateful for all this free contents.

[@happenfilms]

Thanks for your kind words :)

[@frankg4938]

A beautiful film that guides inspiration and action at a person level.

[@matthewharris3898]

@28 mins, "There is healing that needs to take place before people feel that they are activated into moving from crisis, into feeling powerful and enabled." A powerful insight that is the (unknown) foundation for providing productive assistance. It is the true basis for regenerating the health of individuals, community and land.

[@TheReaderOnTheWall]

This is so beautiful! Let's heal the world together!

[@parry3231]

Exactly right 🎉 Everything matters and has effects that are resonating out into the world with our own individual interests and creativity ❤

[@torangclayruz4098]

Love this channel & subscribed. This documentary reminds people how to share the good things to others. They bring love and peace in there.

[@АндрейБыковцов-с8с]

this is wonderful, these people are great fellows!!! thanks for your films

[@charliebowles282]

happy farms thanks to motherearth i lost my mom she had the green est in our house 🏡 much love doris.

[@parry3231]

She is always present in your own life. You are now the person who has a green thumb in your life. DNA.! She will help you to be present with the true blessings of love and encouragement to help you in this adventure of life unfolding in the mystery moment by moment. Love is eternal and everlasting and is always present ❤

[@sharonadlam3195]

Jordan and Antoinette, thank you both for such an inspiring and informative video. Although it brought tears to my eyes in places it is also extremely uplifting. My family is originally from the area (Grandparents built their house in Taita Drive back in the 40's) and it is wonderful to see the community connection built by the Remakery. Biggest thanks though must go to Julia, for without her foresight and dedication much of what has been achieved would probably not have been possible. Thank you all.

[@happenfilms]

Thanks so much Sharon, it's lovely to hear you found the film moving and uplifting! And nice that you have a personal connection to the local community :)

[@rjanegulpan]

This is so inspiring! Love your work!

[@PermacultureHomestead]

Another masterpiece. Keep spreading the message

[@happenfilms]

Thank you! :)

[@debbietodd8547]

Beautiful! We need places like this in every corner of the world! I don't have a place to grow a garden anymore and I am 107th on the waitlist for a community garden :-( We need so many more spaces for people to grow and come together and it just doesn't happen, at least not fast enough. With love to you all from Vancouver Island, Canada

[@parry3231]

Some people are not able to physically use their own yards in a healthy and creative way. We all have to learn to take care of ourselves and others and the environment with the energies of sharing and learning how to make a difference in our lives together with kindness and care for the betterment of our lives. Ask around and see if you can find a place of interest in your ability to garden and the way to make a difference in your life and other people's lives. Community is a very interesting experience that is always changing and teaching us how to get involved with a variety of options that support our needs and our success as humane stewards of the environment. Sharing ❤

[@theShelbylaw]

Thank you so much for this! I hope to be a part of something like this in my community. I especially loved the sewing and gardening parts. What a wonderful way to connect with likeminded people of all backgrounds. Amazing.

[@ajmentel2453]

don't let your dreams be dreams, organize!

[@lambsquartersfarm]

So well done and inspirational.

[@abigailelverd2568]

very inspiring, julia is a beauitful soul and love seeing how all of the community are involved in growing and sharing together ❤

[@graceaxisa4213]

What a creative, dynamic, innovative and exciting project - bringing people together, utilising their strengths for the good of others (and for themselves), all sharing a common goal and passion. But, my goodness, that bike-repair guy's art work is incredible!!!! I absolutely love it!!!!

[@parry3231]

We all have many different ideas, talents and interests that are beneficial for our joyful journey of learning to live together harmoniously and joyously sharing our experiences and imagination with the creation of a healthy civilization that is fulfilling our needs and our desires for a healthy and loving lifestyle

[@pblom0]

Beautiful.

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

this was truly inspiring and heartening.

[@magsterz123]

A gorgeous film in every sense of the word - the content, the cinematography, the editing, the music. Thank you for this amazing depiction of community.

[@leikmee]

You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@lydiarowe491]

From little things big things grow..showing how it can be done..truly amazing the outcomes that have strengthened community with inclusion self worth and huge productivity to share with many.. To give this as a gift to yourselves and others is truly amazing…We shall overcome…🌿❤️🌱

[@parry3231]

It is very exciting and very inspiring to see the beautiful and very generous accomplishments of people who are seeking to create a healthy and loving lifestyle that will help us to improve our quality of life ❤

[@larsstougaard7097]

Amazing work all involved 😊🙏✨️

[@anntheday]

Akhirnya rilis juga setelah lama~~ Terima kasih sudah menyajikan video yang sangat bagus. Ini sangat menginspirasi buatku untuk lebih mencintai alam lagi

[@davidwright7633]

An inspiring and beautiful documentary. Please keep up the good work.

[@happenfilms]

Thanks David :)

[@beatrice4576]

I would so love to do something like that where I live you inspired me thank you ❤

[@RichardFalkner]

Better and better... Best one yet! Makes me proud to be a kiwi

[@lilikpujirahayu4667]

Wow... Beautifull people, great community. Thanks a lot❤❤❤

[@shaikbabjee4437]

Its so soothing to see this community lifestyle, which I am trying to do in my rural area. thanks for the motivation.

[@happenfilms]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@naomimorris3701]

So beautiful how the community has come together to make this happen.

[@Kara_2505]

Wow Jordan and Antoinette, another amazing truly truly pure, inspiring and energizing creation! Thank you so much for what you do and the contributions you share. The Remakery is a golden project, an example of how we can help each other and include everybody. In my opinion much of the teachings you find here should be mandatory throughout the entire education of children, basic principles on which you can rely on your entire life. No matter what you do or where you live. @Julia (and family) thank you so much for the realization of your priceless place The Remakery and everything that it does and stands for. Much love from the Netherlands

[@uniquejess4122]

Beautiful community I will definitely be popping in for brunch while visiting Wgtn 🌻

[@marikaheitmann5206]

How beautiful! ♥ Thank you for doing this and sharing your precious work/way of living! ☺

[@Joyabulthuis]

Beautiful! I gives me such a happy feeling and inspires me to create something for the people here!

[@jessiemarie3147]

So excited to see this!

[@flourbvoy1269]

Thank you so much for making this documentary and thank you to this community for letting us in. I've had quite a rough few days and this was exactly what I needed right now. A bit of hope in all this despair.

[@CharlotteSquire]

May your hope continue to bloom

[@countrymousesfarmhouse497]

I loved this. What an incredible initiative, what a beautiful, creative community. I really admire everything they do. Thank you so much for bringing it to us in this beautifully made video too. Wow. Love it. ❤

[@happenfilms]

Thank you so much!

[@janieterrel681]

This is such an amazing program,,,,I am a retired horticulturist,,,,and wish there was a program like this that I could volunteer at in my community where I live now after Covid shut down my nomadic retirement lifestyle touring the country in my RV doing art shows.

[@nickywilliams8540]

We need a recycling plant built for the world to send their plastics ♻️♻️♻️

[@parry3231]

If you investigate this issue you will find that many people are doing just as you imagine. You can expand your horizon and make the changes that are beneficial for your time and your sharing of information about this project and how to do it in your own area.

[@juanbarberis7192]

Great work, guys! Blessings to you! Keep going...you are making a huge, positive difference! : )

[@happenfilms]

Thanks Juan for your continued support!

[@farisasmith7109]

Thoroughly enjoyed this . I fell into gardening myself and I've never looked back. Constantly learning. And it is addictive. But, what a great addiction to have.

[@parry3231]

Sharing your time and your expertise with others is a great resource and a gift for the people in our world ❤Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. You have a opportunity to realize the importance of sharing your experience and your own joy with your community and to live together harmoniously in a healthy and creative way that is always changing and teaching us the gift of love

[@jeff6899]

Nice ! Will be back to watch in full later---just had to come here to give an enthusiastic, automatic THUMBS UP !

[@happenfilms]

Thanks Jeff! Hope you enjoy it!

[@nonactive3654]

I like national unity. Nothing more than that.

[@bettina9607]

Thank you so much for this truly inspiring documentary! Makes one humble and passionate to create a better world. To start something..Anything. Plant a seed. Anywhere. With..anyone. Think" I've never done this so I think I can do it" (Pippi Longstocking :)) or rather "We've never done this so we can do this"! Love from the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and keep the spirit alive!. 😍💜💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍀

[@parry3231]

Small simple things matter greatly ❤

[@urban9361]

A fabulous film about a wonderful bunch of loving caring people forming an ever expanding community of truly open hearted doers and sharers. Truly inspiring!

[@dertythegrower]

Big respect 👏

[@bernardmendoza3006]

Wow 😲😲😲 you guys are back!!! I couldn't be any happier 😁😁😁

[@angelatruscott6223]

Looking forward to viewing this! Thanks for sharing it so freely!

[@simplegalme]

Loved watching this, so very inspirational, thank you so much for sharing :)

[@happenfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethflynn8455]

That was beautiful. Thank you so much for posting. Worth setting the alarm😍

[@happenfilms]

Thanks Elizabeth! Glad it was worth the late night viewing!

[@jessrynmarielim6530]

Love what you’re doin! God bless you guys!

[@pennysmith3803]

I’m so humbled and inspired by this. What a wonderful collective achievement

[@sunjidatinni]

Thanks for coming back with the most inspiring community story ❤

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

Wholesome community, I wish I could visit someday! ❤

[@deb31vers35]

What a wonderful place. My dream is to live in a community just like that. Well done ❤

[@dawnbern2917]

I see the Green World, which you are depicting, creating...So inspiring

[@jodymitchell1111]

Happy Happy, Joy Joy,! Can't wait. Lurv this idea so much!

[@mistypixstoriesfromaotearoa]

Wow! What a beautiful story and beautiful mahi!!!

[@happenfilms]

Nice to hear you enjoyed it!

[@DisneyInThree]

Beautiful film and message. Brought a tear to my eye. What a great way to empower a community❤️

[@lianessyes7238]

Thank you so much for this great and inspiring film! Great job Everyone!!

[@ben_makingmusic]

Very inspiring film. It gives me some good ideas and left me with a feeling of wanting to connect more with my own community. Thank you, I think I needed that inspiration. I agree that part of the mental health problems that people suffer from are due to a lack of connection with themselves, their community, and with nature.

[@bonifacebiego]

The taste of the future. The future we must create inorder for our children to move it on to future generation, and a healthy ecosystem.

[@Chefirina]

Wonder-wonder-wonderful ! Thanktou for the inspiration. I wish I could come and join you all. It would be my dream come true...