Chely Wright: Wish Me Away
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away (2012) is a documentary drama, directed by Bobbie Birleffi. It stars Chely Wright and Jennifer Archer. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 4.8/10.
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What Chely Wright: Wish Me Away Is About
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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What is Chely Wright: Wish Me Away about?
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.
Where can I watch Chely Wright: Wish Me Away?
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Chely Wright: Wish Me Away?
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).
When did Chely Wright: Wish Me Away come out?
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away was released in 2012.
Who directed Chely Wright: Wish Me Away?
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away was directed by Bobbie Birleffi.
Who stars in Chely Wright: Wish Me Away?
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away stars Chely Wright, Jennifer Archer, Howard Bragman, Tony Brown.
What is Chely Wright: Wish Me Away's rating?
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 4.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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