BEYOND THE ARCHES
A DOCUSERIES FOR McDONALD’s TELLING THE STORIES of TEN EMPLOYEES ACROSS AMERICA.
STORIES OF STRUGGLE, OF HARDSHIP, OF REDEMPTION AND SUCCESS. VISCERAL, REAL and authentic - thIS IS AMERICA.
He saw the golden arches at the end of the tunnel. Ted Williams, Swing Manager at McDonald’s in Anaconda, Montana.
The loss of a loved one helped her find herself. Ngoc Elaydo, Director of Operations for McDonald’s in Tacoma, Washington
He plays his life between goals and goles. Fabian Munoz, Area Supervisor for McDonald’s in Hood River, Oregon.
Even during her toughest moments, she never threw in the towel. Cirenia Castaneda, General Manager for McDonald’s in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cirenia is McDonald’s “Employee of the Year 2023”.
From solo journey, to the people guy. Chris Hawkins, People Experience Lead in Georgetown, Delaware.
She sees la vida bella through the apple of her eye. Carmen Paz, Area Supervisor in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
He pushed pause, just to keep the game going. Ryker Aylett, General Manager in Moalla, Oregon. Ryker is McDonald’s 2-Time E-Sports Champion.
The vibration of life keeps her in rhythm. Jennica Allen, Area Supervisor in Bozeman, Montana.
He knows how to hit the road with a few curve balls. John Jackson, Area Supervisor in Edgewood, Washington.
If she is not behind the counter she is a fish out of water. Krystiana Langford, Area Supervisor in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
CREDITS:
Directed by Simon Brand
Photographed by Rafael Lleyva
Edited by Kree8 Productions
Benjamin Blascoe, Creative Director
Alejandro Clopatofsky, Creative Director
Produced by Davis Elen Advertising