The Jacksons: An American Dream

Overview

Before they became a global phenomenon, the Jackson 5 were simply a group of brothers from Gary, Indiana, honing their sound in their family home. Guided by their father Joseph’s strict discipline, Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Marlon transformed raw talent into polished performances. Their big break came when Motown Records signed them, launching a string of chart-topping hits like "I Want You Back." The group’s infectious energy and harmonies turned them into teen idols, laying the foundation for a legendary musical dynasty.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Part I

  In the gritty streets of Gary, Indiana, Joseph and Katherine Jackson struggled to keep their growing family fed, housed, and disciplined. Joseph worke...

  Nov 15, 1992
• 2
  

  Part II

  As a teenager, Michael Jackson navigates the growing fame of The Jackson 5 while his brothers start marrying and leaving the family group. He struggle...

  Nov 18, 1992