The Jacksons: An American Dream
Music sceneMusicians, bands and the industry behind them.This show: 9/10Family sagaBonds and fractures across generations of one family.This show: 9/10Period pieceSet meaningfully in a past era.This show: 8/10SentimentalOpenly emotional storytelling that reaches straight for the heartstrings.This show: 7/10NostalgicTrades on longing for a past era, in the story or around it.This show: 7/10Event miniseriesPrestige limited television built as an event.This show: 7/10Real historyReal historical events and figures woven into the story.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsAngela BassettHolly Robinson PeeteMargaret AveryAlex BurrallJermaine Jackson II
Starring
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsAngela BassettHolly Robinson PeeteMargaret AveryAlex BurrallJermaine Jackson II
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
The Jacksons: An American Dream Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.5 |
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About
The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
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Miniseries1992
8.623025h
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | The Early Years | 8.7 | 118 | 180 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | The Success Years | 8.5 | 112 | 120 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Joseph Jackson
Angela Bassett Katherine Jackson
Holly Robinson Peete Diana Ross
Margaret Avery Martha Scruse
Alex Burrall Michael Jackson (Aged 6-8), Michael Jackson (aged 6-8)
Jermaine Jackson II Jermaine Jackson (Aged 13-17), Jermaine Jackson (aged 13-17)
Bumper Robinson Jackie Jackson - Age 12-16, Jackie Jackson - age 12-16
Kelli Martin La Toya Jackson - Age 8-10
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. Marlon Jackson - Age 7-9, Marlon Jackson - age 7-9
Monica Calhoun Rebbie Jackson
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