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How to Fail as a Popstar

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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.

How to Fail as a Popstar (2023)

October. 13,2023

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How to Fail as a Popstar

2023

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Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2023

8 Episode

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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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?

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Episode 6 - The Sisters

October. 13,2023

Vivek takes control!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Episode 2 - The Judge

October. 13,2023

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

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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.

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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.

Director

Vanessa Matsui

Cast

Tyson Kirk

Producted By

Shaw Rocket Fund

Genres

Comedy

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