description Air (2023) Overview
'Air' is a 2023 biographical sports drama directed by Ben Affleck and distributed by Amazon Studios. The film details the efforts of Nike's basketball talent scout Sonny Vaccaro, played by Matt Damon, to sign rookie Michael Jordan to a groundbreaking shoe deal in 1984. It explores the corporate culture of Nike at the time and the creation of the Air Jordan sneaker line, which revolutionized the sports apparel industry. The ensemble cast also includes Ben Affleck as Nike co-founder Phil Knight and Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan.
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Who plays Michael Jordan's mother in Air?
Viola Davis plays Deloris Jordan, Michael Jordan's mother, and Michael Jordan himself is not portrayed by an on-screen actor. Her influence is central to the film's version of Nike's negotiations.
Who directed Air, and which company released it?
Ben Affleck directed Air and plays Nike co-founder Phil Knight. Amazon Studios distributed the 2023 sports drama.
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