Plot 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."

Movie Details

Original Title
Kudzu
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

James Dickey as Self/Poet

James Dickey

Self/Poet

Jimmy Carter as Self

Jimmy Carter

Self

Alice Walker as Self/Author

Alice Walker

Self/Author

Nancy Loewenstein as Self/Plant Expert

Nancy Loewenstein

Self/Plant Expert

Edith Edwards as Self/Kudzu Queen

Edith Edwards

Self/Kudzu Queen

Production Companies

Pyramid Films