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

Chely Wright: Wish Me Away

4.5

1 hr 37 min

2012-05-29

11

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.

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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

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