Kudzu (1977)
Kudzu, or Pueraria Thunbergiana, is a vine threatening to take over large portions of the Southern landscape. Imported from Japan by the Departement of Agriculture in the 30's for erosion control, its spreading growth has become a problem of menacing proportions. Kudzu is an off-beat, witty, informative documentary about the vine that is devouring the South. Featuring the Kudzu Queen, the Kudzu rock band, a cast of real-life characters and an appearance by former President Jimmy Carter, it illustrates how Southern cultural traditions have quickly grown up around a botanical pest. The eminent American poet and novelist James Dickey ("Deliverance"), recites three stanzas of his poem, "Kudzu."
- Date of release
- 1977-10-01
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 16m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Marjie Short
Casting
- James Dickey — Self/Poet
- Jimmy Carter — Self
- Alice Walker — Self/Author
- Nancy Loewenstein — Self/Plant Expert
- Edith Edwards — Self/Kudzu Queen
Interesting facts
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
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