Chely Wright: Wish Me Away 13 years old
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.
Credits
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Welton Gaddy | as Himself |
| Tony Brown He was 64, now 77 years old | as Himself |
| Jennifer Archer She was 54, now 67 years old | as Herself |
| Cherie Combs | as Herself |
| Blair Garner | as Himself |
| Charlene Daniels | as Herself |
| Chely Wright She was 40, now 54 years old | as Herself |
| Howard Bragman He was 55, now 68 years old | as Himself |
| Rodney Crowell He was 60, now 74 years old | as Himself |
| Russell Carter He was 49, now 62 years old | as Himself |
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Lisa Palattella as Editor. | Editing |
| Beverly Kopf as Director. | Directing |
| Beverly Kopf as Producer. | Production |
| Bobbie Birleffi as Director. | Directing |
| Bobbie Birleffi as Producer. | Production |
| Richard Bever as Executive Producer. | Production |
| Rhonda Eiffe as Executive Producer. | Production |
| Paul Mailman as Director of Photography. | Camera |
| Bill Marino as Sound Re-Recording Mixer. | Sound |
Chely Wright: Wish Me Away (13 years)
- Release day: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
- Runtime: 120 minutes