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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.
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Episode 1 - The Popstar
Release Date: 2023-10-13In 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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Episode 2 - The Judge
Release Date: 2023-10-13Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
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Episode 3 - The Producer
Release Date: 2023-10-13Vivek’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 4 - The Call
Release Date: 2023-10-13Vivek’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 5 - The Manager
Release Date: 2023-10-13Are 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 6 - The Sisters
Release Date: 2023-10-13Vivek takes control!
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Episode 7 - The Record Deal
Release Date: 2023-10-13After 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 8 - The Failure
Release Date: 2023-10-13Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.