Front cover of Briars in the Cotton Patch DVD, featuring historical imagery and displayed against a rustic wooden background.

The story of Koinonia Farm and its early years.

This award-winning documentary tells the story of a community that faced bullets, bombs, and boycotts — and kept going. Director Faith Fuller, who grew up at Koinonia, returned to the story a decade after the film’s 2002 debut to update it with new footage and perspective.

Bonus features include a short on Clarence Jordan’s legacy, a look at Koinonia life today, Greg Wittkamper’s 40th high school reunion, and footage from the film’s premiere in Americus.

Appropriate for classrooms, church groups, and home collections.

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DVD
Directed by Faith Fuller

Briars in The Cotton Patch DVD

Koinonia Farm

$13.00

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Very informative.

I have watched this story several times and each time I learn something new. The story still stays fresh and relevant even today. Makes a great Christmas Gift too!

Excellent Documentary

For anyone who is interested in the rich history of Habitat for Humanity, "Briars" is a must. The story is well told and gives proper credit to Koinonia Farm's having given birth to what we know today as an impressive international organization. Also, for anyone interested in the civil rights struggles, this is also a "must see." The documentary is beautifully produced with wonderful historic material. Faith Fuller has given the world a wonderful historical document.

Briars in the Cotton Patch (DVD)

Love this movie from the perspective of Habitat for Humanity and Civil Rights rights history. The story is inspiring. I bought two copies to share with new Habitat board members and staff as part of their on-boarding.

Briars in the Cotton Patch (DVD)

Outstanding documentary, directed by Faith Fuller, daughter of Millard and Linda Fuller who are founders of Habitat for Humanity. First released in 2002, and updated for this 10th Anniversary Edition, covers each of the key development phases of Koinonia from its establishment in 1942 through several critical periods of evolution, all of which are true to the original mission of the organization.

An excellent resource for classroom use in civil rights/human rights education. Reveals the connections involving Morris Dees (SPLC), Clarence Jordan (Founder), community relations with Americus (GA), and Jimmy Carter (US President and neighbor to Koinonia in nearby Plains (GA).

This DVD is a must-watch for anyone committed to fully understanding the state of civil rights from 1975 to present day. Every school should have one. The five-star rating fails to convey the appreciation this DVD production merits.