Our American Dream

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.

• Mathieu FournierDirector
• Jean-Michel DufauxWriter
• BizWriter

• 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