Our American Dream

Mathieu Fournier
2024-09-23

A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.
10
52 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jean-Michel Dufaux Host & Globe-Trotter Unowned
Biz Writer & Rapper Unowned
John A. Cooper Historian, Detroit Unowned
Guillaume Teasdale History Professor, University of Windsor Unowned
Jean-François Nadeau Historian & Journalist Unowned
Médérik Sioui Historian Unowned
Claire-Marie Brisson Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies Unowned
David Vermette French-American Author & Researcher Unowned
Robert Perreault Professor, Saint Anselm College Unowned
Jesse Martineau Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast Unowned
Jack Kerouac Writer Unowned
Solomon Juneau Founder of Milwaukee Unowned
Louis-Joseph Papineau Politician Unowned
Will James (Ernest Dufault) Writer Unowned