Before the moonwalk, there was the grind — the Jacksons didn't stumble into fame, they were manufactured.
89 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestThe struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.
The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
Acting
Jason Weaver's young Michael will wreck you — pure, pre-tragedy light.
Costume
Those matching Jackson 5 outfits are camp perfection.
Production
Recreating Hitsville USA with genuine Motown affection.
Creator
Jermaine Jackson
Angela Bassett
Katherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Joseph Jackson
Billy Dee Williams
Berry Gordy
Jason Weaver
Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper Robinson
Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence Howard
Jackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa Williams
Suzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson Peete
Diana Ross
Ebonie Smith
La Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret Avery
Martha Scruse
Monica Calhoun
Rebbie Jackson
Monica Allison
Hazel Gordy
Nicholas Phillips
Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jermaine Jackson co-wrote and produced this, which explains why he's the hero and why certain family conflicts got... softened.
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