How to Fail as a Popstar

How to Fail as a Popstar

Comedy

Available on CBC Gem

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.

Comedy

18+

EPISODE 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.

8 min · Oct 13, 2023 18+
EPISODE 2

The Judge

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

9 min · Oct 13, 2023 18+
EPISODE 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.

12 min · Oct 13, 2023 18+
EPISODE 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…

7 min · Oct 13, 2023 18+
EPISODE 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?

7 min · Oct 13, 2023 18+
EPISODE 6

The Sisters

Vivek takes control!

7 min · Oct 13, 2023 18+

About

How to Fail as a Popstar

COMEDY

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.

Information

Studio: CBC Gem
Rated: 18+

Languages

Audio: * (AAC)
Subtitles: English (Canada) (CC, SDH)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.