Kudzu (1977)
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
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James Dickey as Self/Poet |
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Jimmy Carter as Self |
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Alice Walker as Self/Author |
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Nancy Loewenstein as Self/Plant Expert |
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Edith Edwards as Self/Kudzu Queen |
| Directing | Marjie Short | Director |
| Camera | Ed Joyce | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Peter Rosen | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Philip Griffin | Music |
| Editing | Loren Miller | Editor |
| Editing | Marjie Short | Editor |
