Series·1992·16·1 season

The Jacksons: An American Dream

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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.

Created by Joyce Eliason

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Part IE1 · 139 min

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.

Part IIE2 · 89 min

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.

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Cast

12 credited

Angela Bassett
Angela BassettKatherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsJoseph Jackson
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee WilliamsBerry Gordy
Jason Weaver
Jason WeaverMichael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper Robinson
Bumper RobinsonJackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence Howard
Terrence HowardJackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa WilliamsSuzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson Peete
Holly Robinson PeeteDiana Ross
Ebonie Smith
Ebonie SmithLa Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret Avery
Margaret AveryMartha Scruse
Monica Calhoun
Monica CalhounRebbie Jackson
Monica Allison
Monica AllisonHazel Gordy

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