Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
'Together We Grow' tells the inspiring story of a thriving hub helping to build resilience into its local community by farming in urban backyards, sewing with recycled materials, repairing bikes – you name it, Common Unity is doing it!
“This beautiful film is the perfect antidote to the cynical narrative that says people are inherently selfish... This film will melt your heart. Guaranteed.”
– Rob Hopkins, author; co-founder Transition Network
Too many of our communities, here and around the world, are facing housing crises, food insecurity, social isolation, and more. In addition, the multiple impacts of the Covid pandemic and climate change are current and ongoing. How can we most effectively confront these challenges, and help our communities thrive in an economic system that leaves many feeling trapped in poverty?
Founder Julia Milne and her team have created a completely replicable model for developing strong, connected, resilient communities – a model that could be put in place across thousands of communities in Aotearoa and millions of communities across the world. They’ve proven it can be done, this film was made to help them share the story.
Chapters
00:00 - The ReMakery
03:07 - Urban Farming
09:35 - Prison Farm
11:49 - Common Unity Beginnings
18:32 - Sew Good Sewing
20:59 - ReMakery Kitchen
24:40 - Partnership with Kōkiri Marae
31:34 - ReCycled Rides
35:38 - Outro
Host a screening of this film in your community! happenfilms.com/product/together-we-grow-screening-license
**Find out more about Common Unity**
Website: commonunityproject.org.nz
Grow Kit: commonunityproject.org.nz/resources
Donate: commonunityproject.org.nz/donate
** Find out more about Happen Films **
If you’re interested in supporting us to make more films, check out these options:
Open Collective: opencollective.com/happenfilms
Patreon: patreon.com/happenfilms
For more info about Happen Films, check out our website: happenfilms.com
We make short films and feature films, all with a permaculture, resilience, sustainability focus. Don’t forget to Subscribe here on YouTube!
** Find us on social media **
Twitter: twitter.com/happenfilms
Instagram: instagram.com/happenfilms
Facebook: facebook.com/happenfilms
** Subtitles and closed captions **
We love that so many people have translated for our films here on YouTube. Sadly, the community translation function no longer exists, but if you'd like to volunteer to translate to your language, please reach out to us via happenfilms.com/contact
This film was made possible through generous financial support from
Namaste Foundation and assistance from The Gift Trust. Thank you!
'Together We Grow' tells the inspiring story of a thriving hub helping to build resilience into its local community by farming in urban backyards, sewing with recycled materials, repairing bikes – you name it, Common Unity is doing it!
“This beautiful film is the perfect antidote to the cynical narrative that says people are inherently selfish... This film will melt your heart. Guaranteed.”
– Rob Hopkins, author; co-founder Transition Network
Too many of our communities, here and around the world, are facing housing crises, food insecurity, social isolation, and more. In addition, the multiple impacts of the Covid pandemic and climate change are current and ongoing. How can we most effectively confront these challenges, and help our communities thrive in an economic system that leaves many feeling trapped in poverty?
Founder Julia Milne and her team have created a completely replicable model for developing strong, connected, resilient communities – a model that could be put in place across thousands of communities in Aotearoa and millions of communities across the world. They’ve proven it can be done, this film was made to help them share the story.
Chapters
00:00 - The ReMakery
03:07 - Urban Farming
09:35 - Prison Farm
11:49 - Common Unity Beginnings
18:32 - Sew Good Sewing
20:59 - ReMakery Kitchen
24:40 - Partnership with Kōkiri Marae
31:34 - ReCycled Rides
35:38 - Outro
Host a screening of this film in your community! happenfilms.com/product/together-we-grow-screening-license
**Find out more about Common Unity**
Website: commonunityproject.org.nz
Grow Kit: commonunityproject.org.nz/resources
Donate: commonunityproject.org.nz/donate
** Find out more about Happen Films **
If you’re interested in supporting us to make more films, check out these options:
Open Collective: opencollective.com/happenfilms
Patreon: patreon.com/happenfilms
For more info about Happen Films, check out our website: happenfilms.com
We make short films and feature films, all with a permaculture, resilience, sustainability focus. Don’t forget to Subscribe here on YouTube!
** Find us on social media **
Twitter: twitter.com/happenfilms
Instagram: instagram.com/happenfilms
Facebook: facebook.com/happenfilms
** Subtitles and closed captions **
We love that so many people have translated for our films here on YouTube. Sadly, the community translation function no longer exists, but if you'd like to volunteer to translate to your language, please reach out to us via happenfilms.com/contact
This film was made possible through generous financial support from
Namaste Foundation and assistance from The Gift Trust. Thank you!
