Chely Wright: Wish Me Away

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Chely Wright

Herself

Age : 53 | Popularity : 3%

Jennifer Archer

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Howard Bragman

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Tony Brown

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Russell Carter

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Cherie Combs

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Rodney Crowell

Himself

Age : 73 | Popularity : 4%

Charlene Daniels

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Lisa Palattella
Directing	Director	Beverly Kopf Bobbie Birleffi
Production	Producer	Beverly Kopf Bobbie Birleffi
	Executive Producer	Richard Bever Rhonda Eiffe
Camera	Director of Photography	Paul Mailman
Sound	Sound Re-Recording Mixer	Bill Marino
	Sound Editor	Chris Foster
Department	Role	Name

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