Air (2023)

Overview of the film "Air" (2023)

"Air" is a 2023 American biographical sports comedy-drama film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery. The film tells the story of the creation of the iconic Air Jordan brand and the partnership between Nike and a young Michael Jordan that forever changed the world of sports and culture.

Plot

The film focuses on the efforts of Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon), an ambitious employee of Nike's basketball shoe division, who risks his career to sign a contract with promising NBA rookie Michael Jordan. Despite skepticism from management and a limited budget, Vaccaro and his colleagues develop a bold strategy that includes creating a custom shoe line. The film shows how Jordan's personality, his family, and Vaccaro's persistence led to an unprecedented deal that made Air Jordan one of the most famous brands in the world.

Cast

• Matt Damon — Sonny Vaccaro
• Ben Affleck — Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike
• Jason Bateman — Rob Strasser, marketing director of Nike
• Chris Messina — David Falk, Michael Jordan's agent
• Viola Davis — Deloris Jordan, Michael's mother
• Chris Tucker — Howard White, Sonny's friend
• Marlon Wayans — George Raveling, coach
• Matthew Maher — Peter Moore, designer
• Jay Mohr — John Fisher
• Julius Tennon — James Jordan, Michael's father

Crew

• Director: Ben Affleck
• Screenwriter: Alex Convery
• Producers: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Michael Berman, David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, John Weinbach
• Composer: not specified
• Director of Photography: Robert Richardson
• Studios: Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports, Mandalay Pictures, Artists Equity

Release

The film premiered on March 18, 2023 at the South by Southwest festival, and was released in wide release in the US on April 5, 2023. Since May 12, 2023, the film has been available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Franchise chronology

Currently, "Air" has no direct sequels or prequels. It is a standalone film that is not part of a series.

Where to watch

• Amazon Prime Video: Air on Prime Video
• Amazon.com: Air on Amazon

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