

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.

Movie / 2002

Movie / 2019

Movie / 2019

Movie / 2023

Movie / 2021

Movie / 2019

Movie / 1997

Movie / 2018

Movie / 2014

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2020

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Movie / 2012

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