Our American Dream
A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.
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September 23, 2024
52m
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.
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Cast
Jean-Michel Dufaux
Host & Globe-TrotterBiz
Writer & RapperJohn A. Cooper
Historian, DetroitGuillaume Teasdale
History Professor, University of Windsor
Jean-François Nadeau
Historian & JournalistMédérik Sioui
HistorianClaire-Marie Brisson
Harvard Professor of Francophone StudiesDavid Vermette
French-American Author & ResearcherRobert Perreault
Professor, Saint Anselm CollegeJesse Martineau
Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
Jack Kerouac
WriterSolomon Juneau
Founder of MilwaukeeLouis-Joseph Papineau
PoliticianWill James (Ernest Dufault)
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