The read
It runs a compact 52m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Mathieu FournierDirector
- Jean-Michel DufauxWriter
- BizWriter
Cast
- 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