Our American Dream
Our American Dream

Our American Dream

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

10.0
September 23, 2024
52m
DocumentaryHistory

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.

Directed by: Mathieu Fournier

Top Cast

Jean-Michel Dufaux

Jean-Michel Dufaux

Host & Globe-Trotter

Biz

Biz

Writer & Rapper

John A. Cooper

John A. Cooper

Historian, Detroit

Guillaume Teasdale

Guillaume Teasdale

History Professor, University of Windsor

Jean-François Nadeau

Jean-François Nadeau

Historian & Journalist

Médérik Sioui

Médérik Sioui

Historian

Claire-Marie Brisson

Claire-Marie Brisson

Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies

David Vermette

David Vermette

French-American Author & Researcher

Robert Perreault

Robert Perreault

Professor, Saint Anselm College

Jesse Martineau

Jesse Martineau

Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

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