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The Jacksons: An American Dream
Overview
The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
Key Crew
Producer: Suzanne de Passe, Stan Margulies
Top 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
Seasons
Season 1 (1992)
No overview available.
2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Part One
1992-11-15How 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.
Runtime: 139 minEpisode 2: Part Two
1992-11-18The 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.
Runtime: 89 minVideos
Promo Clip for "The Jacksons: An American Dream" Mini Series 1992
