Kudzu(1977)
Kudzu Synopsis
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."
Kudzu (1977) is a documentary film directed by Marjie Short, released on October 1, 1977 with a runtime of 16m. It stars James Dickey, Jimmy Carter, Alice Walker and Nancy Loewenstein. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Marjie Short
- Composer:
- Philip Giffin
- Production:
- Pyramid Films
- Status:
- Released
Kudzu (1977) Trailer
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Kudzu Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Dickey
as Self/Poet
Jimmy Carter
as Self
Alice Walker
as Self/Author
- Nancy Loewenstein
Nancy Loewenstein
as Self/Plant Expert
- Edith Edwards
Edith Edwards
as Self/Kudzu Queen
Key crew
Directed by Marjie Short.
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Kudzu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Kudzu?
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The main cast of Kudzu (1977) includes James Dickey, Jimmy Carter, Alice Walker, Nancy Loewenstein and Edith Edwards. The film was directed by Marjie Short. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kudzu released?
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Kudzu was released on October 1, 1977 and runs for 16m.
Is Kudzu worth watching?
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Kudzu (1977) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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