How to Fail as a Popstar
The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Popstar
13-10-20239mIn 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
- Ep 2
2.The Judge
13-10-202310mLike all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
- Ep 3
3.The Producer
13-10-202312mVivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
- Ep 4
4.The Call
13-10-20238mVivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.
- Ep 5
5.The Manager
13-10-20237mAre Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
- Ep 6
6.The Sisters
13-10-20237mVivek takes control!
- Ep 7
7.The Record Deal
13-10-202311mAfter the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?
- Ep 8
8.The Failure
13-10-202311mHer 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
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