Our American Dream
Sep 23, 2024 · 52m
Director
Mathieu FournierOverview
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 of Our American Dream
Jean-Michel DufauxHost & Globe-Trotter
BizWriter & Rapper- John A. CooperHistorian, Detroit
- Guillaume TeasdaleHistory Professor, University of Windsor
Jean-François NadeauHistorian & Journalist- Médérik SiouiHistorian
- Claire-Marie BrissonHarvard Professor of Francophone Studies
- David VermetteFrench-American Author & Researcher
- Robert PerreaultProfessor, Saint Anselm College
- Jesse MartineauHost, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
Jack KerouacWriter- Solomon JuneauFounder of Milwaukee
- Louis-Joseph PapineauPolitician
- Will James (Ernest Dufault)Writer
Crew of Our American Dream
About Our American Dream
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…
When was Our American Dream released?
Our American Dream was released on September 23, 2024.
How long is Our American Dream?
Our American Dream runs 52 minutes.
Who directed Our American Dream?
Our American Dream was directed by Mathieu Fournier.
Who is in the cast of Our American Dream?
The cast of Our American Dream includes Jean-Michel Dufaux (Host & Globe-Trotter), Biz (Writer & Rapper), John A. Cooper (Historian, Detroit), Guillaume Teasdale (History Professor, University of Windsor) and Jean-François Nadeau (Historian & Journalist).