Air is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ben Affleck, based on true events about the origin of Air Jordan. The film stars Matt Damon, Affleck, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, and Viola Davis. The plot follows Nike's basketball talent scout Sonny Vaccaro as he convinces the company to pursue rookie player Michael Jordan for a new shoeline, despite initial doubts from Nike's executives.