What Nike Vets Say 'Air' Gets Right, and Wrong About Signing Jordan
Former Nike employees who attended a private screening of the movie say it captures the company's vibe but jumbles facts.
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Ben Affleck's 'Air' is an underdog sports movie without the sports
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Author: 'Air' reveals Nike, Michael Jordan commodification of Blackness
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Michael Jordan's agent reveals that 'Air Jordan' wasn't first name choice for M.J.'s legendary brand with Nike