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The Jacksons: An American Dream
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The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992-11-15 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.9

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.

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Creators
Joyce Eliason
Production companies
Motown Productions, de Passe Entertainment, PolyGram Television, KJS Films, Stan Margulies Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Angela BassettAngela BassettKatherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsLawrence Hilton-JacobsJoseph Jackson
Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsBerry Gordy
Jason WeaverJason WeaverMichael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper RobinsonBumper RobinsonJackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence HowardTerrence HowardJackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa WilliamsVanessa WilliamsSuzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson PeeteHolly Robinson PeeteDiana Ross
Ebonie SmithEbonie SmithLa Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret AveryMargaret AveryMartha Scruse
Monica CalhounMonica CalhounRebbie Jackson
Monica AllisonMonica AllisonHazel Gordy
Shakiem EvansTito Jackson (ages 11-15)
Jacen WilkersonMarlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
Nicholas PhillipsNicholas PhillipsRandy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Wylie DraperWylie DraperMichael Jackson (adult)
Colin SteeleJermaine Jackson (adult)
Robert RedcrossRandy Jackson (adult)
Finis Henderson IIIApollo Theatre MC
Ángel VargasTito Jackson (adult)

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