Our American Dream (2024)
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-Trotter
- Biz — Writer & Rapper
- John A. Cooper — Historian, Detroit
- Guillaume Teasdale — History Professor, University of Windsor
- Jean-François Nadeau — Historian & Journalist
- Médérik Sioui — Historian
- Claire-Marie Brisson — Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
- David Vermette — French-American Author & Researcher
- Robert Perreault — Professor, Saint Anselm College
- Jesse Martineau — Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
- Jack Kerouac — Writer
- Solomon Juneau — Founder of Milwaukee
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