Viewing the award-winning short film, Behind the
Swoosh
Jim Keady and Leslie Kretzu attempt to survive on a Nike worker’s wage
in the industrial slums of Indonesia.
Directions: Answer the following questions while viewing the short film.
1. Why did Jim Keady decide to leave his coaching position at St. John’s University?
2. What was Keady and Kretzu’s plan once they arrive in Indonesia?
3. What is the average daily wage for Indonesian workers making Nike products?
4, Describe some of the living conditions for the Nike workers in Indonesia.
5. Explain how this Him has affected your view of Nike.
A Few Facts About Nike:
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Amount Nike CEO Phil Knight’s stock in the company is reportedly worth an estin
$13.1 billion
The total market capitalization of Nike stock and assets is $67 billion.
Number of countries in which Nike manufactures its products: 30
Number of workers making Nike products worldwide on a given day: 500,000