Wish Me Away is a documentary film directed by Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf about the coming out of the country music singer and gay rights activist Chely Wright. In May 2010, she had become the first major country music performer to publicly come out as gay.
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| Directed by | Bobbie Birleffi Beverly Kopf |
| Produced by | Bobbie Birleffi Beverly Kopf |
| Cinematography | Paul Mailman |
| Edited by | Lisa Palattella |
Release date | 2012 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The feature-length documentary is a personal and intimate look at Wright, who after a lifetime of hiding, shatters cultural and religious stereotypes within Nashville, her conservative heartland family, and most importantly, herself. It was filmed over a period of 3 years, portraying her struggle, private video diaries, plans to come out publicly. Using interviews with Chely, her family, key players in Nashville and her management team, the film goes deep into Chely's story, her relationship with Brad Paisely and their break-up. It also chronicles her coming out and the aftermath of her decision to come out on Nashville, her small hometown and the LGBT community.