The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992
1 Seasons
2 Episodes
6.625 (52)
Ended

The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

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Seasons

2. Part Two

November 18, 1992

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.

1. Part One

November 15, 1992

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.

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Description

The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

Genres

Drama
Cast

Angela Bassett
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Billy Dee Williams
Jason Weaver
Bumper Robinson
Terrence Howard
Vanessa Williams
Holly Robinson Peete
Ebonie Smith
Margaret Avery
Monica Calhoun
Monica Allison
Shakiem Evans
Jacen Wilkerson
Nicholas Phillips
Wylie Draper
Colin Steele
Robert Redcross
Finis Henderson III
Ángel Vargas
Elizabeth Narvaez
Marcus Maurice
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.
Kelli Martin
Alex Burrall
Jermaine Jackson II
Maya Nicole Johnson
Eugene Lee
Channel

ABC