"Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's 40-Year Friendship: From Directing to Michael Jordan's Absence in 'Air'"

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have teamed up for the first time as actor and director in the upcoming Nike drama "Air," which premiered at SXSW and will be released in theaters on April 5th. The film follows the story of Nike founder Phil Knight (played by Affleck) and his marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro (played by Damon) as they attempt to sign rookie superstar Michael Jordan for a massive marketing and sponsorship deal that eventually saved Nike and reshaped sports endorsements forever. The film has already received positive reviews and is expected to be a major hit.