Miniseries
1992 · 2 episodes · 3h 48m in all
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.
Episodes
1. Part I
15 Nov 1992 · 139 min
How Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.
2. Part II
18 Nov 1992 · 89 min
The struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.
The Jacksons: An American Dream Miniseries: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Jacksons: An American Dream Miniseries?
Miniseries of The Jacksons: An American Dream has 2 episodes, about 4 hours in total.
When did The Jacksons: An American Dream Miniseries come out?
Miniseries premiered on 14 Nov 1992.