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The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) (TV)
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Release Date:
15 November 1992 (USA) moreTagline:
There's fame...there's fortune...and then there's family. Sometimes it's hard to choose.Plot:
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
a terrific show! more (29 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | ... | Joseph Jackson |
 | Angela Bassett | ... | Katherine Jackson |
 | Holly Robinson Peete | ... | Diana Ross (as Holly Robinson) |
| Margaret Avery | ... | Martha Scruse |
| Alex Burrall | ... | Michael Jackson (aged 6-8) |
| Jermaine Jackson II | ... | Jermaine Jackson (aged 13-17) |
| Bumper Robinson | ... | Jackie Jackson - age 12-16 |
 | Floyd Roger Myers Jr. | ... | Marlon Jackson - age 7-9 |
 | Monica Calhoun | ... | Rebbie Jackson |
 | Jason Weaver | ... | Michael Jackson (aged 9-14) |
| Ángel Vargas | ... | Tito Jackson |
 | Terrence Howard | ... | Jackie Jackson (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Lanei Chapman | ||
| Elizabeth Narvaez | ... | Dee Dee |
 | Billy Dee Williams | ... | Berry Gordy |
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240 min | 60 min (4 episodes)Country:
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EnglishColor:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Netherlands:6Fun Stuff
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Continuity: When Jermaine arrives at the Jackson house to sign the CBS contract, he is shown driving up in his convertible, his hair is in a shorter, tighter afro. When he is shown inside the house, his afro is much longer. moreQuotes:
Suzanne de Passe: How about a giant chocolate candy bar? You can eat it on the plane.Michael Jackson: No.
Jermaine: Michael! You never turn down candy.
Michael Jackson: Please don't make me go on that plane. I'm scared. I don't want to go on anymore planes ever. Ever!
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This movie is terrific. The Director lets the story unfold without resorting to histrionics. The different boys playing Michael are all wonderful and evoke the charm that made the real 10 year old into a star. Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs does wonderful work portraying a man that many have vilified without adding his own judgment.
Special mention should be made to the choreography: Michael Peters does an excellent job of recreating the signature moves of the Jackson 5, and the scene with Jackie Wilson subtly suggests many of the steps that a real-life Michael Jackson uses.
I enjoy this movie and can't wait to see it again.