What happens when a foreign power reaches into a free society, and the only defense is a stage?
“UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun” follows the world-renowned classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts as it rises to global acclaim while facing intimidation and threats of violence. Through the eyes of two brothers and their fellow performers, the film traces an unlikely journey—from ordinary American childhoods to the world’s most prestigious stages—where rigorous artistic training and spiritual conviction shape both their craft and their character. As Shen Yun tours internationally, the company becomes the target of escalating smear campaigns, threats, and alleged interference linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Blending personal storytelling with investigative reporting, “UNBROKEN” reveals what happens when art, faith, and freedom collide with totalitarianism power—and how resilience, community, and cultural revival endure in the face of intimidation.
Directed byFiona Young
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- November 12, 2026
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Jesse Browde
Self
Levi Browde
Self
Lucas Browde
Self
Steve Lance
Self
Nicole Hong
Self (voice)
Damon Noto
Self
Ying Chen
Self
Alison Chen
Self
Angela Lin
Self
Piotr Huang
Self
- Directed by
- Fiona Young
- Written by
- Penny ZhouAndrew Parker
- Produced by
- Penny Zhou
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