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Our American Dream

A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.

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Duration52 min.
LanguageN/A
StatusReleased
Release DateSep 23, 2024

Overview

From Detroit to Manchester and Boston, countless American towns, streets, and rivers bear French names. But why? Notre rêve américain follows rapper Biz and globe-trotter Jean-Michel Dufaux as they trace the forgotten stories of French Canadians who helped shape American history. Through interviews, archival footage, and on-the-ground exploration, the film uncovers a legacy erased from mainstream narratives — and calls for a renewed connection to this cultural heritage.

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History

Casts

Jean-Michel Dufaux

Jean-Michel Dufaux

Host & Globe-Trotter

Biz

Writer & Rapper

John A. Cooper

Historian, Detroit

Guillaume Teasdale

History Professor, University of Windsor

Jean-François Nadeau

Jean-François Nadeau

Historian & Journalist

Médérik Sioui

Historian

Claire-Marie Brisson

Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies

David Vermette

French-American Author & Researcher

Robert Perreault

Professor, Saint Anselm College

Jesse Martineau

Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

Jack Kerouac

Jack Kerouac

Writer

Solomon Juneau

Founder of Milwaukee

Louis-Joseph Papineau

Politician

Will James (Ernest Dufault)

Writer