The Jacksons: An American Dream

6.7IMDb Score
Released:1992-11-15
Genre:Drama
Duration: min
Director:
Actors:Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Billy Dee Williams, Jason Weaver, Bumper Robinson
Production:

Overview:

The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

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