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The Jacksons: An American Dream

4h1992Joyce Eliason
IMDb 7.5
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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.

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What is The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) about?

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.

Who stars in The Jacksons: An American Dream?

The Jacksons: An American Dream stars Angela Bassett (Katherine Jackson), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Joseph Jackson), Billy Dee Williams (Berry Gordy), Jason Weaver (Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)), Bumper Robinson (Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)). The series was created by Joyce Eliason.

Is The Jacksons: An American Dream worth watching?

The Jacksons: An American Dream holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama, Biography, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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