Our American Dream
Our American Dream

Our American Dream

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

September 23, 202452 min10.0FR
DocumentaryHistory

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

Jean-Michel Dufaux
Jean-Michel DufauxHost & Globe-Trotter
Biz
BizWriter & Rapper
John A. Cooper
John A. CooperHistorian, Detroit
Guillaume Teasdale
Guillaume TeasdaleHistory Professor, University of Windsor
Jean-François Nadeau
Jean-François NadeauHistorian & Journalist
Médérik Sioui
Médérik SiouiHistorian
Claire-Marie Brisson
Claire-Marie BrissonHarvard Professor of Francophone Studies
David Vermette
David VermetteFrench-American Author & Researcher
Robert Perreault
Robert PerreaultProfessor, Saint Anselm College
Jesse Martineau
Jesse MartineauHost, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast