Wish Me Away

Chely Wright’s journey in “Wish Me Away (2011)” unfolds as she courageously becomes the first popular country music artist to openly identify as gay, challenging long-standing cultural norms in Nashville and beyond. Captured over two transformative years, including access to her intimate video diaries, the film contrasts her hidden rise to fame in the late ’90s with the meticulous plan to publicly embrace her truth, leading to the thrilling moment she shares her story with the world. The narrative delves into the damaging effects of internalized homophobia and highlights the empowering transformation of living one’s truth. It also captures the diverse reactions from Nashville, the heartland, and the LGBTQ community as Chely steps into uncharted territory. Watch “Wish Me Away (2011)” online here. Streaming is available free on 123Movies or Soap2day for your convenience.