I guess i should watch the movie before posting this but i'm soooo excited & happy til i'm doing my review now (smile) i can't thank u enough amazon! Now let's pray it plays :)

This Jackson telling has what many of the other Jackson related movies do not have "“ heart, and actual Jackson music! This made for TV movie is over 25 years old and still holds up. The production value is good (including location shooting), the casting is good, and Jackson music is abundant.

Angela Bassett is particularly good as mother Jackson. Her portrayal of Kathrine Jackson captures her demeanor and physical idiosyncrasies (Bassestt was very busy at this point in her career, as she would go on to portray Tina Turner. Talk about a versatile actress!). Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs is also good as Joe Jackson. Though he may not look a lot like Joseph, Jacobs maintained a consistent level of intensity that characterized the elder Jackson. Other good casting choices include Billy Dee Williams as Motown founder Berry Gordy, and Venessa Williams as Motown executive Suzanne de Passe. Further kudos need to be given to the casting director and all the great young people cast as the Jackson siblings. The boys and young men, especially, did outstanding jobs lip syncing the songs and learning all the dance moves. The performance sequences were very convincing. Speaking of which, the soundtrack includes many of their early hits as the Jackson 5, up to Michael's premiere of "Billie Jean."

The public may only know of the Jacksons through the unfortunate events that plagued Michael as an adult. What the public forgets is that the Jacksons were a blue collar, lower-middle class family that had a dream, worked a plan, and became very successful. Since the airing of this movie (1992) much has happened to the family. If the same care and effort were mustered, a sequel would be every bit as entertaining and informative. We need a sequel!

It was interesting to watch this movie of the Jackson Five as they rose to fame. I would highly recommend this movie.

I have been a fan of Michael Jackson & his brothers since I was young & grew up with their music & when Michael Jackson went solo. If you or anyone you know is a fan of Michael Jackson & his brothers or just Michael Jackson, you are getting a good deal, because it talks about his youth & his family life growing up in Gary, Indiana with his brothers & sisters & while Michael & his brothers were always touring, it was hard for them at times to see his sisters or their mother Katherine & not attending a sister's wedding when they were touring or recording a music video or song, I ordered 1 of these DVDs for me & a another one for a close best friend who also likes Michael Jackson & his brothers & it was a bigger surprise to see Jermaine was married to Hazel, Barry Gordy's daughter & I think the music world was surprised as well to see that happen. So if your a fan of the King of Pop, get this DVD for yourself or anyone that is a Michael Jackson or the Jackson "5" fan, I suggest it.

I've always enjoyed watching this movie. I have to admit it arrived on the anniversary of losing Michael and helped very much.