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The Jacksons: An American Dream

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The Jacksons: An American Dream — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • November 15, 1992
  • TMDB score
  • 6.9
1 seasons Drama Creator: Joyce Eliason

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The Jacksons: An American Dream — Cast

Angela Bassett photo Angela Bassett Katherine Jackson Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs photo Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Joseph Jackson Billy Dee Williams photo Billy Dee Williams Berry Gordy Jason Weaver photo Jason Weaver Michael Jackson (ages 9-14) Bumper Robinson photo Bumper Robinson Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17) Terrence Howard photo Terrence Howard Jackie Jackson (adult) Vanessa Williams photo Vanessa Williams Suzanne de Passe Holly Robinson Peete photo Holly Robinson Peete Diana Ross

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