How to Fail as a Popstar

October. 13,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2023

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8 Episode

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Episode 1 - The Popstar
October. 13,2023

In 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.

Episode 2 - The Judge
October. 13,2023

Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!

Episode 3 - The Producer
October. 13,2023

Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.

Episode 4 - The Call
October. 13,2023

Vivek’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.

Episode 5 - The Manager
October. 13,2023

Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?

Episode 6 - The Sisters
October. 13,2023

Vivek takes control!

Episode 7 - The Record Deal
October. 13,2023

After 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?

Episode 8 - The Failure
October. 13,2023

Her 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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