The Jacksons: An American Dream
1992 · 1 season · 2 episodes · Drama
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent, they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show, they soon hit it big when Motown comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.
Seasons
1 season · 2 episodes- 1
Part I
15 Nov 1992 2h 19m
How Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.
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Part II
18 Nov 1992 1h 29m
The struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.
Cast
Angela Bassett Katherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Joseph Jackson
Billy Dee Williams Berry Gordy
Jason Weaver Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper Robinson Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence Howard Jackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa Williams Suzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson Peete Diana Ross
Ebonie Smith La Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret Avery Martha Scruse
Monica Calhoun Rebbie Jackson
Monica Allison Hazel GordyReviews 0
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