Our American Dream(2024)
Notre rêve américain
A forgotten history. A rediscovered identity. A dream still alive.
Our American Dream 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.
Our American Dream (2024) is a documentary and history film directed by Mathieu Fournier, released on September 23, 2024 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz, John A. Cooper and Guillaume Teasdale. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mathieu Fournier
- Writers:
- Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz
- Status:
- Released
Our American Dream Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Michel Dufaux
as Host & Globe-Trotter
- Biz
Biz
as Writer & Rapper
- John A. Cooper
John A. Cooper
as Historian, Detroit
- Guillaume Teasdale
Guillaume Teasdale
as History Professor, University of Windsor
Jean-François Nadeau
as Historian & Journalist
- Médérik Sioui
Médérik Sioui
as Historian
- Claire-Marie Brisson
Claire-Marie Brisson
as Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies
- David Vermette
David Vermette
as French-American Author & Researcher
- Robert Perreault
Robert Perreault
as Professor, Saint Anselm College
- Jesse Martineau
Jesse Martineau
as Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
Jack Kerouac
as Writer
- Solomon Juneau
Solomon Juneau
as Founder of Milwaukee
Key crew
Directed by Mathieu Fournier, written by Jean-Michel Dufaux and Biz.
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Our American Dream Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Our American Dream – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Our American Dream?
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The main cast of Our American Dream (2024) includes Jean-Michel Dufaux, Biz, John A. Cooper, Guillaume Teasdale and Jean-François Nadeau. The film was directed by Mathieu Fournier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Our American Dream released?
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Our American Dream was released on September 23, 2024 and runs for 52m.
Is Our American Dream worth watching?
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Our American Dream (2024) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.