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.
Host & Globe-Trotter
Writer & Rapper
Historian, Detroit
History Professor, University of Windsor
Historian & Journalist
Historian
Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
French-American Author & Researcher
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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.
Host & Globe-Trotter
Writer & Rapper
Historian, Detroit
History Professor, University of Windsor
Historian & Journalist
Historian
Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
French-American Author & Researcher
Movie / 2002
Movie / 2003
Movie / 2012
Movie / 1997
Movie / 2007
Movie / 2009
Movie / 2014
Movie / 1976
Movie / 1986
Movie / 1994
Movie / 2012
Movie / 1972
Movie / 1992
Movie / 1999
Movie / 2001
Movie / 1998
Movie / 2004
Movie / 2003
Movie / 2001
Movie / 2013