The Jacksons: An American Dream

Season 1

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

Where to Watch Season 1

2 Episodes

  • Part One
    E1
    Part OneHow 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.
  • Part Two
    E2
    Part TwoThe 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Angela BassettKatherine Jackson
  • Lawrence Hilton-JacobsJoseph Jackson
  • Billy Dee WilliamsBerry Gordy
  • Jason WeaverMichael Jackson (ages 9-14)
  • Bumper RobinsonJackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
  • Terrence HowardJackie Jackson (adult)
  • Vanessa WilliamsSuzanne de Passe
  • Holly Robinson PeeteDiana Ross
  • Ebonie SmithLa Toya Jackson (adult)
  • Margaret AveryMartha Scruse
  • Monica CalhounRebbie Jackson
  • Monica AllisonHazel Gordy
  • Shakiem EvansTito Jackson (ages 11-15)
  • Jacen WilkersonMarlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
  • Nicholas PhillipsRandy Jackson (ages 7-9)
  • Wylie DraperMichael Jackson (adult)
  • Colin SteeleJermaine Jackson (adult)
  • Robert RedcrossRandy Jackson (adult)
  • Finis Henderson IIIApollo Theatre MC
  • Ángel VargasTito Jackson (adult)
  • Elizabeth NarvaezDee Dee
  • Marcus MauriceMarlon Jackson (adult)
  • Floyd Roger Myers Jr.Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9)
  • Kelli MartinLa Toya Jackson (ages 8-10)
  • Alex BurrallMichael Jackson (ages 6-8)
  • Jermaine Jackson IIJermaine Jackson (ages 10-17)
  • Maya Nicole JohnsonJanet Jackson
  • Eugene LeeBill Bray
  • Joyce EliasonWriter
  • Suzanne de PasseProducer
  • Stan MarguliesProducer

 

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