How to Fail as a Popstar

In order to become a popstar, a queer brown boy with a huge voice is doing everything he can. Told by the queer trans femme that boy becomes, looking back on how and why that dream was never realized.

2023 HD 11min Canada English

Vivek Shraya Chris D'Silva Tyson Kirk

Comedy

S1E1 - The Popstar 2023-10-13

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.

S1E2 - The Judge 2023-10-13

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

S1E3 - The Producer 2023-10-13

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

S1E4 - The Call 2023-10-13

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.

S1E5 - The Manager 2023-10-13

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

S1E6 - The Sisters 2023-10-13

Vivek takes control!

S1E7 - The Record Deal 2023-10-13

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?

S1E8 - The Failure 2023-10-13

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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