Film

Kudzu

1977 · 16m · Documentary

IMDb

7.8

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."

James Dickey

Self/Poet

Jimmy Carter

Self

Alice Walker

Self/Author

Nancy Loewenstein

Self/Plant Expert

Edith Edwards

Self/Kudzu Queen

• Marjie ShortDirector · Editor
• Loren MillerEditor

Kudzu

Release date

October 1, 1977

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

16m

Genres

Documentary

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