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Just for Kicks

2005 · 1h 21m · Documentary · France, United States of America

Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."

Directed by
Thibaut de Longeville, Lisa Leone
Written by
Come Chantrel, Thibaut de Longeville
Starring
Rodd Houston, Damon Dash, Bill Adler, Missy Elliott
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