The Jacksons: An American Dream

6.919921 season

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.

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 Gordy

Shakiem Evans

Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)

Jacen Wilkerson

Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)

Nicholas Phillips

Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)

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Part I

1992-11-15 · 139m

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 II

1992-11-18 · 89m

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.