The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
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A two-part made for TV effort, this special depicts the dysfunctional Jackson family, which has somehow managed to raise its children in such a way that they have managed to rise above their steel town backgrounds to the tops of the charts in the music field. Though obviously not delving into the… More A two-part made for TV effort, this special depicts the dysfunctional Jackson family, which has somehow managed to raise its children in such a way that they have managed to rise above their steel town backgrounds to the tops of the charts in the music field. Though obviously not delving into the more controversial and sensational aspects of their lives, this story is a somewhat rose-colored but still interesting pictorial history of the exceptional musical family. If nothing else, worth watching for the incredible music and choreography. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Karen Arthur
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Musical & Performing Arts
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Nov 15, 1992 Wide
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Cast
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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
as Joseph Jackson
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Angela Bassett
as Katherine Jackson
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Alex Burrall
as Michael Jackson (aged 6-8)
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Wylie Draper
as Michael Jackson
- Damon Morris
- Joseph Joiner
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Margaret Avery
as Martha
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Monica Calhoun
as Rebbie
- Lanei Chapman
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Terrence Howard
as Jackie
- Jermaine Jackson
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Randy Kirby
as Reporter
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Rana Mack
as Groupie 2
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Nicholas Phillips
as Randy 1
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Bumper Robinson
as Jackie (aged 12-16)
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Holly Robinson Peete
as Diana Ross
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Ebonie Smith
as La Toya 2
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Angel Vargas
as Tito
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Jason Weaver
as Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
- Jacen Wilkerson
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Billy Dee Williams
as Berry Gordy
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Vanessa L. Williams
as Suzanne de Passe
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Terry Coleman
as Tito's Friend
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Eugene Lee
as Bill Bray
