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  • Kudzu (1977)
  • Short | 16 min | Documentary, Short
Kudzu (1977)
Short | 16 min | Documentary, Short
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 ...See moreKudzu, 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." Written by Pyramid Media See less
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Director
Marjie Short
Producer
Marjie Short
Composer
Philip Giffin
Cinematographers
Ed Joyce | Peter Rosen
Editors
Loren Miller | Marjie Short
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Updated Oct 31, 1977
Release date
Oct 1977 (United States)
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar Award.

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