Why is Michael Jordan not in the movie 'Air'? Explaining basketball legend's absence from Nike film

Posted May 17, 2023
No Bull. Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Viola Davis, "Air" tells the story of how Nike wooed Michael Jordan into signing a sneaker deal, producing the Air Jordan line of sneakers (and making David Falk look like a madman in the process). The movie was released to critical acclaim — but it was noticeably absent of its critically acclaimed subject. (Sporting News)

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