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Chely Wright: Wish Me Away
First aired on May 29, 2012
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Genres: Documentary, Music

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Chely Wright | Self
Jennifer Archer | Self
Howard Bragman | Self
Tony Brown | Self
Russell Carter | Self
Cherie Combs | Self
Featured Crew
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Bobbie Birleffi | Producer
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Bobbie Birleffi | Director
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Beverly Kopf | Producer
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Lisa Palattella | Editor
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Bill Marino | Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Beverly Kopf | Director