Kudzu (1977)
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."

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James Dickey James Dickey As: Self/Poet
Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter As: Self
Alice Walker Alice Walker As: Self/Author
Nancy Loewenstein Nancy Loewenstein As: Self/Plant Expert
Edith Edwards Edith Edwards As: Self/Kudzu Queen
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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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Genres: Documentary

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Release Date: 01 October 1977

Country: US

Runtime: 16m

Company Credits

Company: Pyramid Films

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Cast

James Dickey

James Dickey

Self/Poet

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Self

Alice Walker

Alice Walker

Self/Author

Nancy Loewenstein

Nancy Loewenstein

Self/Plant Expert

Edith Edwards

Edith Edwards

Self/Kudzu Queen

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Peter Rosen

Peter Rosen

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Ed Joyce

Ed Joyce

Camera Operator

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