It was 1984 and Vaccaro, a basketball expert at Nike, hadn’t had much success recruiting top players to Nike’s basketball division. Converse had all but cornered the market with superstars like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Adidas, hyping its cool factor, was attracting the hot prospects from the draft, including the third pick – a guard out of the University of North Carolina named Michael Jordan. Putting his career on the line, Vaccaro decided to take the biggest gamble of his life. In an unprecedented move, he wanted Nike to create a shoe designed specifically for Jordan.
Back In The Director's Chair: Why Ben Affleck Is The Best Person To Be At The Helm Of “AIR”
For Ben Affleck, an avid sports fan, directing “AIR” was an honor. The film, which opens in cinemas April 19, features a topic that’s very dear to him, boasts an excellent cast, and has a passionate and creative team behind the scenes. Plus, he got to work directly with the Greatest of All Time, Michael Jordan.
Watch the official trailer of “AIR” here: https://youtu.be/7OKPknt7EtU
“I really believe that human excellence is a beautiful thing,” says Affleck. “The concept of genius is one of the things that’s most fascinating to me, and Michael Jordan is nothing if not a genius.”
However, “AIR” is not Michael Jordan’s story, “but there is no story without him,” explains the director. “I would not have made this movie without first reaching out to him. And I’m grateful to Michael for sharing what was important to him. His presence and influence is felt throughout the film, though we don’t see his face. Because he is such an icon—an undisputedly important and meaningful figure, someone everyone holds in such high esteem—we didn’t want to shatter the illusion, but rather let the audience invoke their own memories and experiences of what Michael Jordan means.”
"AIR" makes triumphant world premiere at the South by Southwest Festival
The fans and critics have spoken. “AIR” is a real winner.
“AIR,” directed by Ben Affleck and featuring a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, closed out the South by Southwest Festival to a wild standing ovation and rave reviews by critics.
Called a “slam dunk” by critics, it was also hailed as “this Generation’s ‘Jerry Maguire’” by Variety.
The film’s cast was also widely praised for their “powerful and award-winning performance” in what Indiewire called “ultimately one of the best sports movies ever made.”
“This is a movie that is made to inspire people, to make them feel good in a way that Michael Jordan is inspiring to the world,” said Affleck.
Watch the official trailer of “AIR” here: https://youtu.be/7OKPknt7EtU
Meet The Stellar Cast Of "Air"
Meet the star-studded cast and the characters they play in “AIR,” the latest film directed by award-winning director Ben Affleck, through these newly released character posters.
Watch the official trailer of “AIR” here: https://youtu.be/7OKPknt7EtU
Check out the illustrated poster for the film as well (attached).
The ticketing site for “AIR” is already live at www.airmovie.com.ph. Don’t forget to calendar your “AIR” movie date!
About “AIR”
From award-winning director Ben Affleck and starring Matt Damon, “AIR” reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.
Warner Bros. Marks 100th Anniversary with an Epic 2023 Film Line-Up
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially kicked off its global centennial campaign, Celebrating Every Story, ahead of the Studio’s 100th anniversary on April 4, 2023.
Watch centennial commemorative reel at https://youtu.be/DrfUVwYAh5E
Film About the Origins of "AIR" Jordan Reveals Official Trailer
Some icons are meant to fly. Watch the official trailer of “AIR” from director Ben Affleck and starring Matt Damon. Exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines starting April 19.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/7OKPknt7EtU
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