Kudzu (1977)

Kudzu (1977)

1977-10-01 United States of America 16 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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."

Cast

James Dickey is Self/Poet
Self/Poet
Jimmy Carter is Self
Self
Alice Walker is Self/Author
Self/Author
Nancy Loewenstein is Self/Plant Expert
Self/Plant Expert
Edith Edwards is Self/Kudzu Queen
Self/Kudzu Queen

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