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Cast
James Dickey | As: Self/Poet | |
Jimmy Carter | As: Self | |
Alice Walker | As: Self/Author | |
Nancy Loewenstein | As: Self/Plant Expert | |
Edith Edwards | As: Self/Kudzu Queen |
Storyline
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."
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Cast
James Dickey |
Self/Poet |
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Jimmy Carter |
Self |
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Alice Walker |
Self/Author |
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Nancy Loewenstein |
Self/Plant Expert |
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Edith Edwards |
Self/Kudzu Queen |
Directed By
Marjie Short |
Director |
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Production Crew
Edited By
Loren Miller |
Editor |
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Marjie Short |
Editor |
Costume and Makeup
Sound
Philip Griffin |
Music |
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Visual Effects
Camera
Ed Joyce |
Camera Operator |
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Peter Rosen |
Camera Operator |
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Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
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