Kudzu (1977)

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 ist ein Film aus dem Jahr 1977. Genres: Dokumentarfilm. Regie: Marjie Short. Hauptbesetzung: James Dickey, Jimmy Carter, Alice Walker, Nancy Loewenstein, Edith Edwards. Laufzeit: 16 Minuten. Die Durchschnittsbewertung beträgt 7,0 von 10, bei 1 Stimmen.