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The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream

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Overview

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

Created by Joyce Eliason
Written by Joyce Eliason
Produced by Suzanne de Passe, Stan Margulies
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Jason Weaver

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Bumper Robinson

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Ebonie Smith

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Themes & Keywords

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About The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream is a drama series that first aired in 1992 exploring themes of based on true story, singer, miniseries, woman director, music. Created by Joyce Eliason, it stars Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Billy Dee Williams. The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

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