Air is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery. The film is based on true events about the origin of Air Jordan, a basketball shoeline, of which a Nike employee seeks to strike a business deal with rookie player Michael Jordan.

Air: Directed by Ben Affleck. With Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Chris Messina. The history of the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the …

Apr 5, 2023 · Here's how to know what's fact and fiction in the new movie about the creation of Michael Jordan's iconic Nike sneakers, 'Air.'

Mar 26, 2023 · We pit the Air movie vs. the true story of Nike's 1984 Michael Jordan deal, which gave birth to the Air Jordan shoe. See cast vs. real life comparisons of Sonny Vaccaro, Deloris Jordan, Phil Knight, and others.

May 2, 2023 · AIR will focus on one of the most important events in Nike's history, which would help them become the globally recognized brand they are today: their pursuit of Michael Jordan as a spokesperson and the creation of the Air Jordan sneaker line.

May 9, 2023 · Heavily centered around basketball and a revolutionizing partnership with Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, the movie Air — which was released in theaters on April 5 and hits Amazon...

Apr 5, 2023 · Air is based on the true story of Nike shoe salesperson Sonny Vaccaro's relentless and risky—but ultimately legendary—pursuit of a sneaker deal with Michael Jordan. Jordan was an NBA rookie at...

Oct 10, 2024 · In the last five years, sneaker fans—especially those who love the legend of Michael Jordan—have been treated to two on-screen treats. The first was the docuseries The Last Dance , which many still credit with helping them through some of the trauma of stay-at-home lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 5, 2023 · Air, the new film directed by Ben Affleck, chronicles the origin story of the Air Jordan shoe line, which became a cultural icon and put the once-fledgling Nike company on the map. While accounts...