Our American Dream

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

Our American Dream — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 23, 2024
• Runtime
• 52 min
• Genres
• Documentary, History
• Director
• Mathieu Fournier

Our American Dream — Cast

Jean-Michel Dufaux Host & Globe-Trotter

B

Biz Writer & Rapper

J

John A. Cooper Historian, Detroit

G

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