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After a lifetime of hiding, Chely Wright becomes the first commercial country music singer to come out as gay, shattering cultural stereotypes within Nashville, per 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.

Genres: Documentary, Music

Starring: Chely Wright, Jennifer Archer, Howard Bragman

Released: June 22, 2011

Runtime: 120.0

Popularity Rating: 0.158

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

Crew — Cinematography: Paul Mailman
Directing — Director: Beverly Kopf
Directing — Director: Bobbie Birleffi
Editing — Editor: Lisa Palattella
Production — Executive Producer: Rhonda Eiffe
Production — Executive Producer: Richard Bever
Production — Producer: Beverly Kopf
Production — Producer: Bobbie Birleffi
Sound — Sound Editor: Christian Foster
Sound — Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Bill Marino