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How to Fail as a Popstar

How to Fail as a Popstar follows Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.

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    How to Fail as a Popstar follows Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.

  • 1. The Popstar

    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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  • 2. The Judge

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

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  • 3. The Producer

    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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  • 4. The Call

    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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  • 5. The Manager

    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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  • 6. The Sisters

    Vivek takes control!

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  • 7. The Record Deal

    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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  • 8. The Failure

    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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