The Jacksons: An American Dream
1992 · 4h · N/A
Drama, Music
Directed by
Karen Arthur
Overview
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father 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 calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil.
Director and cast
- Karen Arthur Director
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson
- Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson
- Holly Robinson Peete as Diana Ross
- Margaret Avery as Martha Scruse
- Alex Burrall as Michael Jackson (aged 6-8)
- Jermaine Jackson II as Jermaine Jackson (aged 13-17)
- Bumper Robinson as Jackie Jackson - age 12-16
- Floyd Roger Myers Jr. as Marlon Jackson - age 7-9
- Monica Calhoun as Rebbie Jackson
- Jason Weaver as Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
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