Kudzu

Name: Kudzu
Director: Marjie Short
Released: 1977
Cast: James Dickey, Jimmy Carter, Alice Walker, Nancy Loewenstein, Edith Edwards

1977 · Dir. Marjie Short

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."

Released: 1977-10-01
Runtime: 16 min
Language: EN
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