Kudzu (1977)

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Kudzu
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StarringJames DickeyJimmy CarterAlice Walker
DirectorMarjie Short
NR 16 minOct 1st, 1977Documentary
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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 30s for erosion control its spreading growth has become a problem of menacing proportions Kudzu is an offbeat witty informative documentary about the vine that is devouring the South Featuring the Kudzu Queen the Kudzu rock band a cast of reallife 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

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Theatrical Release:October 1st, 1977
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Pyramid Films
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