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Our American Dream (2024)

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

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: 2024-09-23
Runtime: 52 min
Rating: 10 / 10
Cast
Jean-Michel Dufaux
Jean-Michel Dufaux
Host & Globe-Trotter
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Biz
Writer & Rapper
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John A. Cooper
Historian, Detroit
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Guillaume Teasdale
History Professor, University of Windsor
Jean-François Nadeau
Jean-François Nadeau
Historian & Journalist
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Médérik Sioui
Historian
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Claire-Marie Brisson
Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
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David Vermette
French-American Author & Researcher
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Robert Perreault
Professor, Saint Anselm College
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Jesse Martineau
Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac
Writer
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Solomon Juneau
Founder of Milwaukee
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Louis-Joseph Papineau
Politician
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Will James (Ernest Dufault)
Writer