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Our American Dream (2024)

NR | Sep 23, 2024 (CA) | Documentary, History | 00:52

A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.

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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Biz
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Jean-Michel Dufaux
Host & Globe-Trotter
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Biz
Writer & Rapper
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John A. Cooper
Historian, Detroit
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Guillaume Teasdale
History Professor, University of Windsor
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Jean-François Nadeau
Historian & Journalist
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Médérik Sioui
Historian
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Claire-Marie Brisson
Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
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David Vermette
French-American Author & Researcher
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Robert Perreault
Professor, Saint Anselm College
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Jesse Martineau
Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

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