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Chely Wright: Wish Me Away
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away

Chely Wright: Wish Me Away

2012

4.8

Categories:

  • Documentary
  • Music

Overview:

After a lifetime of hiding, Chely Wright becomes the first commercial country music singer to come out as gay, shattering cultural stereotypes within Nashville, per conservative heartland family and, most importantly, within herself. With unprecedented access over a two-year period, including her private video diaries, the film layers Chely's rise to fame while hiding in the late 90's with the execution of her coming out plan, culminating in the exciting moment when she steps into the media glare to reveal she is gay. The film shows both the devastation of internalized homophobia and the transformational power of living an authentic life. The film also documents the conflicting responses from Nashville, the heartland and the LGBT community as Chely Wright prepares for an unknown future.

Bobbie Birleffi

Producer, Director

Beverly Kopf

Producer, Director

Cast:

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  • Chely Wright

    Chely Wright

    Self
  • Jennifer Archer

    Jennifer Archer

    Self
  • Howard Bragman

    Howard Bragman

    Self
  • Tony Brown

    Tony Brown

    Self
  • Russell Carter

    Russell Carter

    Self
  • Cherie Combs

    Cherie Combs

    Self