The Jacksons: An American Dream (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.
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Cast
- 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)
- Terrence Howard — Jackie Jackson (adult)
- Vanessa Williams — Suzanne de Passe
- Holly Robinson Peete — Diana Ross
- Ebonie Smith — La Toya Jackson (adult)
- Margaret Avery — Martha Scruse
- Monica Calhoun — Rebbie Jackson
- Monica Allison — Hazel Gordy
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