Air: A Biographical Sports Drama about Michael Jordan and Nike

Air is a sports drama movie that tells the story of how Nike courted Michael Jordan to create the iconic Air Jordan 1.

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The film stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, and Jason Bateman.

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Affleck, who directed the Amazon Studios film, also portrays Nike founder Phil Knight.

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Damon and Bateman play former Nike executives Sonny Vaccaro and Rob Strasser, respectively, while Tucker plays Howard White, vice president of Jordan Brand.

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The film also features Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, Mathew Mayer, and Gustaf Skarsgård.

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Air shows the evolution of Nike and the Air Jordan brand, highlighting how Jordan's endorsement deal changed the game for athletes and for Nike.

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Air premiered at SXSW and was released on Prime Video on May 12, 2023

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