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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean-Michel DufauxHost & Globe-Trotter | Host & Globe-Trotter |
| BBizWriter & Rapper | Writer & Rapper |
| JJohn A. CooperHistorian, Detroit | Historian, Detroit |
| GGuillaume TeasdaleHistory Professor, University of Windsor | History Professor, University of Windsor |
 Jean-François NadeauHistorian & Journalist | Historian & Journalist |
| MMédérik SiouiHistorian | Historian |
| CClaire-Marie BrissonHarvard Professor of Francophone Studies | Harvard Professor of Francophone Studies |
| DDavid VermetteFrench-American Author & Researcher | French-American Author & Researcher |
| RRobert PerreaultProfessor, Saint Anselm College | Professor, Saint Anselm College |
| JJesse MartineauHost, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast | Host, French-Canadian Legacy Podcast |
 Jack KerouacWriter | Writer |
| SSolomon JuneauFounder of Milwaukee | Founder of Milwaukee |
| LLouis-Joseph PapineauPolitician | Politician |
| WWill James (Ernest Dufault)Writer | Writer |