The Jacksons: An American Dream

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Director: Karen Arthur Karen Arthur

Overview

The made for television mini-series on the life of The Jackson 5 comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are neither subtitles nor closed-captions on this release. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, but fans of the group and those with a taste for celebrity scandal should enjoy this disc from Universal.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/11/2001
UPC:	0044006097794
Original Release:	1992
Rating:	NR
Source:	Motown
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo]
Sales rank:	31,963

Special Features

[None specified]

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs	Joseph Jackson
Angela Bassett	Katherine Jackson
Alex Burrall	Michael Jackson (aged 6-8)
Wylie Draper	Michael Jackson
Damon Morris	Actor
Joseph Joiner	Actor
Jermaine Jackson	Actor
Jacen Wilkerson	Actor
Holly Robinson	Diana Ross
Margaret Avery	Martha
Bumper Robinson	Jackie (aged 12-16)
Monica Calhoun	Rebbie
Jason Weaver	Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
Angel Vargas	Tito
Terrence Howard	Jackie
Lanei Chapman	Actor
Billy Dee Williams	Berry Gordy
Vanessa Williams	Suzanne de Passe
Eugene Lee	Bill Bray
Ebonie Smith	La Toya 2
Nicholas Phillips	Randy 1
Randy Kirby	Reporter
Terry Coleman	Tito's Friend
Rana Mack	Groupie 2

Technical Credits

Karen Arthur	Director
Harold Wheeler	Score Composer

Scene Index

Side #1 -- The Early Years
1. Main Titles [2:00]
2. Katherine & Joe Meet [5:27]
3. Katherine's Heartbreak [3:13]
4. Katherine & Joe Meet Again [10:04]
5. "Trust in Me" [1:22]
6. Start of the Family [2:53]
7. The Falcons [7:26]
8. Michael Enters the Family [3:18]
9. 1964 - Family Life [9:55]
10. "Baby I Need Your Loving" [2:51]
11. Joe's Idea [2:13]
12. Michael Sings [3:06]
13. Jackson 5 Beginnings [8:42]
14. High School Talent Show [5:59]
15. The First Gigs [13:46]
16. First Recording Session [2:07]
17. Family Tension [6:15]
18. The Jackie Wilson Gig [2:37]
19. Joe's Disapproval [1:34]
20. The Apollo [7:24]
21. Motown Auditions [3:46]
22. Rebbie's Wedding [1:58]
23. J5 Joins Motown [5:01]
24. The Spotlight [5:42]
25. The Jacksons Move to California [6:59]
26. Being a Leader [5:47]
27. Recording Session [5:50]
28. The Early Years Credits [1:39]
Side #2 -- The Success Years
1. J5 Pandemonium [12:31]
2. Tito & Dee Dee [5:50]
3. J5 on Tour [6:32]
4. Jermaine & Hazel [5:46]
5. Adolescence [5:41]
6. J5's New Deal [8:00]
7. "Never Can Say Goodbye" [2:52]
8. Michael Goes Solo [4:08]
9. Joe's Big Mistake [11:44]
10. Motown 25 [5:08]
11. "Billie Jean" [4:05]
12. The Jackson 5 Reunite [4:24]
13. Katherine Talks to Michael [5:38]
14. Victory Tour [5:44]
15. The Success Years Credits [1:15]

Menu

Side #1 -- The Early Years
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   Chapters
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      Dolby Digital 2.0
      PCM
Side #2 -- The Success Years
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   Chapters
   Special Features
      Dolby Digital 2.0
      PCM