Chely Wright
Jan 24, 2011
Country artists Chely Wright made the decision to come out as a lesbian in 2010 and now her decision will be chronicled in the documentary, "Wish Me Away." Filmmakers Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf are in charge of the film and are hoping for a 2011 release.
"We were introduced to Chely through our network and connections around our previous documentary, 'Be Real: Stories From Queer America,' which aired on LOGO. The timing was right. We were looking for a new project and as we got to know Chely, she confided in us her thoughts about coming out. We were inspired and felt her story would be a perfect fit for our next film," Bobbie told AferEllen.com.
The film is three years in the making and focuses on Chely's personal challenges as she prepared to make her private story public. Bobbie and Beverly say their goal is to include everyone who has been a part of Chely's journey to coming out, including ex-boyfriends, friends, family in Chely's hometown of Kansas City, MO and the Country music community.
"Viewers will be surprised and amazed by Chely's vulnerability and bravery and willingness to show her pain," Bobbie said. "Chely is not a hard-edged person. She has a softness to her but also a strength that is captured in the film. It's not an edgy, dark film."
Check out the full article on AfterEllen.com at http://www.afterellen.com/movies/2011/1/first-look-at-chely-wright-documentary-wish-me-away. For more on Chely Wright, including tour dates, visit www.chely.com.
By Karen Goodner
