Jaafar Jackson Attends 'Michael' Screening in Icon's Hometown of Gary, Indiana

Jaafar Jackson rolled into Gary, Indiana — the hometown of Michael Jackson — for a special screening of “Michael” … and it turned into a full-blown family affair!

Check out the pics — Jaafar was grinning ear to ear Monday night, hitting the podium for a speech and snapping it up with the rest of the Jackson clan … including members of The Jackson 5.

All smiles on the surface — but not everyone showed up for the celebration at the famous Jackson clan’s birthplace. Noticeably absent? Michael’s kids Paris and Bigi ‘Blanket’ Jackson … and as we know, there’s been some tension bubbling.

Paris recently took aim at Michael’s attorney John Branca, blasting the film’s “botched production” — a big deal considering he oversees MJ’s estate.