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Our American Dream (2024)

Original title: Notre rêve américain

2024-09-23 · 52m · FR
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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.

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Jean-Michel DufauxWriterMathieu FournierDirectorBizWriter

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Jean-Michel DufauxJean-Michel DufauxHost & Globe-TrotterBizBizWriter & RapperJohn A. CooperJohn A. CooperHistorian, DetroitGuillaume TeasdaleGuillaume TeasdaleHistory Professor, University of WindsorJean-François NadeauJean-François NadeauHistorian & JournalistMédérik SiouiMédérik SiouiHistorianClaire-Marie BrissonClaire-Marie BrissonHarvard Professor of Francophone StudiesDavid VermetteDavid VermetteFrench-American Author & ResearcherRobert PerreaultRobert PerreaultProfessor, Saint Anselm CollegeJesse MartineauJesse MartineauHost, French-Canadian Legacy PodcastJack KerouacJack KerouacWriterSolomon JuneauSolomon JuneauFounder of Milwaukee

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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.

How long is Our American Dream?

Our American Dream has a runtime of 52 minutes.