Kudzu

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."

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

16 minutes

Year:

1977

Director:

Marjie Short

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Company:

Pyramid Films

Cast:

Self/Poet

Self

Self/Author

Self/Plant Expert

Self/Kudzu Queen

Crew:

Director

Camera Operator

Camera Operator

Editor

Editor