Release Date

15 Nov, 1992

Total Episode/Season

2/1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

The Jacksons: An American Dream

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Miniseries

14 Nov, 1992

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.

Created By

Actors

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

Crew