Our American Dream

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

Host & Globe-Trotter

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Biz

Writer & Rapper

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John A. Cooper

Historian, Detroit

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Guillaume Teasdale

History Professor, University of Windsor

Jean-François Nadeau

Historian & Journalist

M

Médérik Sioui

Historian

C

Claire-Marie Brisson

Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies

D

David Vermette

French-American Author & Researcher

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Robert Perreault

Professor, Saint Anselm College

J

Jesse Martineau

Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

Jack Kerouac

Writer

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Solomon Juneau

Founder of Milwaukee

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Louis-Joseph Papineau

Politician

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Will James (Ernest Dufault)

Writer

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