Our American Dream (2024)

  • NR
  • 09/23/2024 (CA)
  • Documentary, History
  • 52m

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

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.

Mathieu Fournier

Director

Jean-Michel Dufaux

Writer

Biz

Writer

Cast

Jean-Michel Dufaux's headshot

Jean-Michel Dufaux

Host & Globe-Trotter
Biz's headshot

Biz

Writer & Rapper
John A. Cooper's headshot

John A. Cooper

Historian, Detroit
Guillaume Teasdale's headshot

Guillaume Teasdale

History Professor, University of Windsor
Jean-François Nadeau's headshot

Jean-François Nadeau

Historian & Journalist
Médérik Sioui's headshot

Médérik Sioui

Historian
Claire-Marie Brisson's headshot

Claire-Marie Brisson

Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
David Vermette's headshot

David Vermette

French-American Author & Researcher

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