Converse celebrates the daring spirit of today’s
youth through Public Access, a show
that expresses the voice and vision of youth culture. The series debuted on
Twitter on September 5,, 2017.
Public Access, a creative platform for big
ideas and diverse voices, brings together a community to celebrate today’s
youth who are changing culture through their bold creations and storytelling.
Through the mixed media program, the exceptional youth, who when given the
opportunity to rise up; challenge the status quo; and plant the seeds of change
gather to discuss their passions and their movements.
Miley Cyrus and Maisie Williams, symbols of today’s
generatio were invited to collaborate with the brand to co-create and host their
own Public Access episode.The organic format and open forum allows for the two
to express themselves by engaging with their community in their own authentic
way.
With the help of their friends -- a mix of
artists, innovators, activists, and young visionaries – Miley Cyrus and Maisie
Williams reflect on their aspirations, challenges and what in today’s moving
culture matters most to them.
Miley Cyrus’ episode proves that a youthful
spirit is not defined by age and features veteran women in the mix like 81-year
old circus stunt performer Carla
Wallenda (of the renowned Flying Wallendas) as well as a 66-year old pole
dancing champion Greta Pontarell joined
by her sister,Noah Cyrus; 23-year-old
singer Amine; comedian Brandon Wardell; rapper and singer from
Compton Buddy; and 19-year-old
inventor Ann Makosinski.
Maisie Williams’ Public Access show features groundbreaking
actors Millie Bobby Brown and Amandla Stenberg, along with R&B singer Syd; 17-year old Chef Flynn McGarry; and activists who
are outspoken regardless of age.
Exploring
tools that inspire movements, Converse exclusively
premiere the Public Access episodes with the world through streams on Twitter, bringing
together the unique video series with real-time fan conversation and reaction through
a Twitter timeline experience.
Public Access is available for free to
logged-in and logged-out users on Twitter and connected devices globally. Fans
will be able to access the stream at converse.twitter.com or via @Converse. Following the Public Access debut on
Twitter, each episode will be available to share and watch via
Youtube.com/Converse and Facebook.com/Converse.
Segments were directed by Andrew Barchuilon,
styled by Ian Bradley, and photographed by Tyler Mitchell.
