Our American Dream
Notre rêve américain
“A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Louis-Joseph Papineau
Politician
Will James (Ernest Dufault)
Writer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mathieu Fournier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz
- Original Title
- Notre rêve américain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mathieu Fournier
Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz
Department Leadership Roster
Mathieu Fournier
Director
Jean-Michel Dufaux
Writer
Biz
Writer
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What is Our American Dream about?
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.
Who directed Our American Dream?
Our American Dream was directed by Mathieu Fournier.
Who stars in Our American Dream?
The principal cast of Our American Dream includes Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz, John A. Cooper, Guillaume Teasdale, Jean-François Nadeau.
When was Our American Dream released and how long is it?
Our American Dream was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 52m.