How to Fail as a Popstar

A wry, tender look back at youthful ambition, mixing cringe comedy with bittersweet self-reflection.

Created by

Vivek Shraya

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Chris D'Silva, Tyson Kirk, Maya McNair

Overview

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 it feels

Warm, satirical, melancholic and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, ambition, coming-of-age, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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