

Notre rêve américain
A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.
September 23, 2024
52m
FR
Mathieu Fournier
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.

Jean-Michel Dufaux
Host & Globe-Trotter

Biz
Writer & Rapper

John A. Cooper
Historian, Detroit

Guillaume Teasdale
History Professor, University of Windsor


Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz
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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