Our American Dream

Movie 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.

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