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."
Genre: Documentary
Stars: James Dickey, Jimmy Carter, Alice Walker, Nancy Loewenstein, Edith Edwards
Crew: Marjie Short (Director), Marjie Short (Editor), Peter Rosen (Camera Operator), Loren Miller (Editor), Ed Joyce (Camera Operator), Philip Griffin (Music)
Country: United States of America
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Studio: Pyramid Films
Runtime: 16 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 01, 1977
IMDb: 10
Keywords:plants
