Released:
1977-10-01

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."

Director:
Marjie Short

Runtime:
0h 16min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  James Dickey
  as
  Self/Poet
• 
  Jimmy Carter
  as
  Self
• 
  Alice Walker
  as
  Self/Author
• 
  Nancy Loewenstein
  as
  Self/Plant Expert
• 
  Edith Edwards
  as
  Self/Kudzu Queen