Kudzu (1977)

ALL 10/01/1977 (en) Documentary 16 Min
  • Release
    10/01/1977
  • Production
    Pyramid Films
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    Kudzu
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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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."

  1. Marjie Short

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Producer



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  1. James Dickey

    Self/Poet

  2. Jimmy Carter

    Self

  3. Alice Walker

    Self/Author

  4. Nancy Loewenstein

    Self/Plant Expert

  5. Edith Edwards

    Self/Kudzu Queen

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 5 , Crews : 6

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Kudzu (1977) 16 Min

ALL 10/01/1977 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 10/01/1977
  • Production
    Pyramid Films
  • Original title Kudzu
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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."

  1. Marjie Short

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Loren Miller, Marjie Short

    Editor

  4. Producer