About this release
"The made for television mini-series on the life of The Jackson 5 comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are neither subtitles nor closed-captions on this release. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, but fans of the group and those with a taste for celebrity scandal should enjoy this disc from Universal."
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Disc 1
DVD
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
83 min
DramaAnimationActionScience Fiction
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.
Credits
Writer
Joyce Eliason
Cast
Angela Bassettas Katherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobsas Joseph Jackson
Billy Dee Williamsas Berry Gordy
Jason Weaveras Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper Robinsonas Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence Howardas Jackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa Williamsas Suzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson Peeteas Diana Ross
Ebonie Smithas La Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret Averyas Martha Scruse
Producer
Suzanne de Passe
Stan Margulies
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 27, 2026