Kudzu

Kudzu (1977)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1977-10-01
  • Runtime: 0h 16min
  • Production Company: Pyramid Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Marjie Short

Trailer

Summary

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."

Is Kudzu on Disney Plus?

Unfortunately the movie Kudzu is not yet available on Disney Plus.

  • 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
Directing Marjie Short Director
Editing Marjie Short Editor
Camera Peter Rosen Camera Operator
Editing Loren Miller Editor
Camera Ed Joyce Camera Operator
Sound Philip Griffin Music