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Chely Wright: Wish Me Away(2012)

A Nashville star comes out and finds her true voice

  • Documentary
  • Music
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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.

Status:Released
Release Date:May 29, 2012
Runtime: 1h 37m

Director:

Bobbie Birleffi,Beverly Kopf

Top Cast

Chely Wright

Chely Wright

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Jennifer Archer

Jennifer Archer

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Howard Bragman

Howard Bragman

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Tony Brown

Tony Brown

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Russell Carter

Russell Carter

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Cherie Combs

Cherie Combs

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Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell

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Charlene Daniels

Charlene Daniels

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Welton Gaddy

Welton Gaddy

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Blair Garner

Blair Garner

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