Affleck plays Nike co-founder Phil Knight and Damon plays Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro in the star-studded film.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have joined forces again, co-producing and starring in “Air,” a film that depicts how Nike signed a young Michael Jordan to a signature shoe deal in 1984. The landmark deal changed the trajectory of Nike, which was struggling at the time, and set a new standard for athlete endorsements.
Affleck, who is also directing the film, plays Nike co-founder Phil Knight. Damon plays sneaker salesman-turned-Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro.
The movie also stars Jason Bateman, who plays Rob Strasser, a
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