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Chely Wright: Wish Me Away presents the life of Chely Wright, the first commercial country music artist to come out as gay. The film spans two years and includes personal video diaries that capture her rise to fame in the late 1990s while she kept her sexuality hidden. It provides an intimate look at her experiences in the conservative environment of Nashville and her Midwestern upbringing.
The documentary focuses on the emotional complexities surrounding her coming out in 2010 and the varied reactions from both the country music community and the LGBT community. Directed by Beverly Kopf, the film runs for 97 minutes and is produced in the United States, featuring a cast that includes Russell Carter and Chris Foster.
Why Watch
- •Meet Chely Wright, a groundbreaking country music artist.
- •See the reactions from Nashville's conservative music scene.
- •Follow her personal video diaries from her rise to fame.
Did You Know
•Chely Wright came out as gay in 2010, becoming the first in country music.
•The film features personal video diaries spanning two years.
•Beverly Kopf directed the film, which was released in 2012.
•The documentary has a duration of 97 minutes.
Perfect For
LGBT representation in mediaCountry music historyDocumentary enthusiasts