Wish Me Away


After a lifetime of hiding, Chely Wright becomes the first commercial country music singer to come out as gay, shattering cultural stereotypes within Nashville, her 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.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch Wish Me Away streaming on Roku, Kanopy, Tubi, Hoopla, PlutoTV, The Roku Channel, and Freevee (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy Wish Me Away on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV.
'Wish Me Away' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Wish Me Away is available in Canada, and the US
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Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | PlutoTV, Freevee (Via Prime Video), Kanopy, Roku, Tubi, Hoopla, The Roku Channel | ✅ |
United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
Canada | Tubi, Hoopla | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:06 AM, 06/21/2025 PST
More Information on Wish Me Away
After a lifetime of hiding, Chely Wright becomes the first commercial country music singer to come out as gay, shattering cultural stereotypes within Nashville, her 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. Wish Me Away featuring Chely Wright and Jennifer Archer is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Tubi, and 7 others. It's a biography and documentary movie.
Director
Beverly Kopf
Director
Bobbie Birleffi
Herself
Chely Wright
Herself
Jennifer Archer
Himself
Howard Bragman
Himself
Tony Brown
Himself
Russell Carter
Herself
Cherie Combs
Himself
Rodney Crowell
Herself
Charlene Daniels
Himself
Welton Gaddy
Himself
Blair Garner
Executive Producer
Rhonda Eiffe
Executive Producer
Richard Bever


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