'Air' soars with captivating story and characters.
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"Air," a new movie about the creation of the Air Jordan shoe, is a likable and entertaining underdog sports movie set in 1984 Beaverton, Oregon. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, and Ben Affleck, who also directs the film. The movie tells the story of how Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro came up with the idea to design and market a whole new product around Michael Jordan, who was then a promising rookie. "Air" is a retail tale of tales and a must-watch for fans of basketball and anyone who loves a good underdog story.
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