Kudzu
1977, English. Directed by Marjie 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 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."
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- 0h 16m
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- Language
- English
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- 1 October 1977
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Kudzu runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
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Kudzu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1977. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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Who directed Kudzu?
Kudzu (1977) was directed by Marjie Short and stars James Dickey, Jimmy Carter, Alice Walker.