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The A Wedding series (5.75 linear feet) consists of materials from the 1978 film and the 2004 opera. The film was written by John Considine and Robert Altman, and directed by Altman. The opera was done in collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, composed by William Bolcom and directed by Altman.

The film features the actors Desi Arnaz Jr., Carol Burnett, Geraldine Chaplin, John Considine, Mia Farrow, Lillian Gish, Viveca Lindfors, and Nina Van Pallandt. The legal materials include agreements with 20th Century-Fox regarding the distribution of the film, as well as agreements with The Dinah Shore Show regarding television clips used in the film.

Included in the production and post-production materials is a diary by actress Margaret Ladd, chronicling her experience during filming.

The publicity and distribution materials include extensive interviews conducted by publicist Jack Hirshberg, who was on the set in the summer of 1977 conducting interviews with several cast members.

The awards, events and festivals include documents from the world premiere--a benefit for the Chicago Rehabilitation Institute, and articles and photographs of Grace Kelly visiting the set. Additional materials include articles related to Altman's announcement pledging a portion of the film's profits to support the Equal Rights Amendment.

The opera legal materials include correspondence regarding the rights to the film, and agreements between the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Altman.

The production and post-production materials include set designs by Robin Wagner, and oversized scene-to-scene drawings, detailing specific aspects of the set.