Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19497 in DVD
• Released on: 2001-12-11
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2

Customer Reviews

best film ever
This is sureley the most thrilling film ive ever come accros. I have loved this film since i was 8 years old and was amazed that i could find it here on amazon.co.uk.

An American dream is great for all the family giving you the ups and downs of the jackon family especialy micheal ;)

the films hosts fantastic actors, great music and is great quality.

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A look into the biggest person ever on film. Michael Jackson
Award winning three and three quarter hour mini-series that dramatizes two of the most influential forces in music, The Jacksons and Motown.

The miniseries 'The Jacksons: An American Dream' begins in the 1940s, when Joseph Jackson (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) and Katherine (Angela Bassett) meet and fall in love, and ends in the 1980s, when their sons reunite for the 1983 Victory Tour that brought them back together as the Jacksons. During the first part (DVD-1), "The Early Years," the couple starts a family, and although times are tough, Joseph still finds time to play music on the side. When he discovers that his sons have inherited the same talent, the Jackson 5 are born. They sign with Motown and start churning out the gold records. The second part (DVD-2), "The Success Years," begins in 1970, if the acting is uneven and the story somewhat sanitized, Bassett is affecting, and the series includes Emmy-winning choreography and a combination of original and re-created material, ranging from "I Want You Back" (1969) to Michael Jackson's "Beat It" (from 1982's multi-platinum Thriller)

Based on the inspiring and true story of the First Family of music, The Jacksons: An American Dream is an epic account spanning five decades--beginning with the family's rise from a Midwestern steel town to the premier stages of the world. The Jacksons is a hit-studded triumph with an all-star cast including Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Angela Bassett, Jason Weaver, Jermaine Jackson II, Holly Robinson, and special appearances by Billy Dee Williams and Vanessa Williams as Suzanne de Passe. Featuring music from the Jackson 5, Boyz II Men, Jermaine Jackson & Syreeta Wright and Jason Weaver.

How it all began for the biggest musical family in History and of course the biggest person in music, period, the king of pop! Not a massive Jackson 5 or Michael Jackson fan? Then just watch this for the incredible music and choreography, watch Jason Weaver (plays the middle Michael in the Jackson 5 days) give all his dancing and singing performances, I know no one can do what Michael Jackson does but seriously this guy does a great job of impersonating the young Michael Jackson.

Obviously great for any fan, a must have for any Michael Jackson, Jackson 5, or real Motown collection. No Michael Jackson fan should be without this DVD

Main Cast List:
Lawrence Hilton - Joseph Jackson
Angela Bassett - Katherine Jackson
Alex Burrall - Michael Jackson (ages 6-8)
Jason Weaver - Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Wylie Draper - Michael Jackson (16+)
Jermaine Jackson II - Jermaine Jackson
Bumper Robinson - Jackie Jackson (12-16)
Terrence Howard - Jackie Jackson (16+)
Ebonie Smith - LaToya Jackson
Angel Vargas - Tito Jackson
Nicholas Phillips - Randy Jackson
Monica Calhoun - Rebbie Jackson
Billy Dee Williams - Berry Gordy
Vanessa L. Williams - Suzanne De Passé
Margaret Avery - Martha (The Jackson's Grandmother)

Jacksons: American Dream
The DVD was fantastic!!! I love the Jacksons and love watching their amazing story!! The acting is brilliant and the classic feel good tunes get better every day! I wasn't even born when Jackson 5 was performing but I know I couldn't live with out their music. This DVD is a must have if you love the jacksons and their inspiring story!