Desperate to recruit his American college team's next star player, assistant basketball coach Jimmy Dolan (Kevin Bacon) travels to Africa. Jimmy's target is a towering Winabi warrior, Saleh, who lives in a remote village and is next in line to lead his tribe. But Jimmy's plan quickly falls apart when his high-pressure recruiting tactics create hilarious turmoil and disruption among Saleh's family and the entire Winabi tribe. The Air Up There scores big with laughs - a winning, spirited comedy-adventure that gives audiences everywhere reason to stand up and cheer!