Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce (2013)
This show follows Big Freedia (born Frederick Ross) on her journey toward superstardom in the mainstream media. As the undisputed ambassador of the energetic, New Orleans-based Bounce movement, Big Freedia is never afraid to twerk, wiggle, and shake her way to self-confidence, and is encouraging her fans to do the same.
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Episode 1 - Bounce, Texas Style
Release Date: 2014-06-11Freedia prepares for the prestigious South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, but with his mother's ailing health and fighting between his two managers, Renee and Melvin, the Queen of Bounce is being pulled in too many directions.
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Episode 2 - Manager Shake Up
Release Date: 2014-06-18Big Freedia's team continues to struggle at SXSW, one of the biggest music festivals in the world. The Queen of Bounce decides that a personnel change might be in order.
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Episode 3 - Bounce University
Release Date: 2014-06-25Back in New Orleans, the Queen of Bounce and her team prepare for Katy Red's 15th anniversary performance and a lecture at Tulane University. Only problem is that the Shake Team have gone "Hollywood," giving a whole lotta of attitude and little effort.
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Episode 4 - No Place Like Home
Release Date: 2014-07-02With Vera's health in decline, Freedia focuses on staying in New Orleans so he can work on his new album, get ready for the upcoming Mardi Gras parade and shop for a house that he could share with his mom.
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Episode 5 - New Boss of Bounce
Release Date: 2014-07-09Freedia's live show hasn't changed in years and his dancers seem uninspired, so the Queen of Bounce hires a fiery creative director to revamp the show and whip the dancers into shape.
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Episode 6 - Goodbye Vera
Release Date: 2014-07-16Devastated by his mother's passing, Freedia tries to be strong for his family and friends as they rally to give her a big, New Orleans send off with a second line parade.
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Episode 7 - Shake Out
Release Date: 2014-07-23In a clear sign that she has reached the pinnacle of success in New Orleans, Freedia is honored with the Entertainer of the Year award at New Orleans premiere music event, The Big Easy Awards. But there's much to do before the show will be ready for the rest of the world.
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Episode 8 - Bounce Goes Hollywood
Release Date: 2014-07-30Team Freedia is ready to put all their hard work to the test as they prepare to unveil their new live show in LA, but success doesn't come easy as they also have to juggle a music video shoot and promotional events for Freedia's new album release. Will Team Freedia cave under the pressure and demands in LA?