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Kudzu (1977)
Directed by Marjie Short
Documentary · 16m
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
Jimmy Carter
Alice Walker
Crew
- Director
- Marjie Short
- Original Music Composer
- Philip Giffin
- Editor
- Loren Miller, Marjie Short
Details
- Release date
- 1977-10-01
- Runtime
- 16m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Pyramid Films