EP 1AvailableNow playingPart I
How Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.


The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
EP 1AvailableNow playingHow Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.
EP 2AvailableThe 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.

Katherine Jackson

Joseph Jackson

Berry Gordy

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Suzanne de Passe

Diana Ross

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Martha Scruse

Rebbie Jackson

Hazel Gordy