Piotr Huang
Shen Yun principal dancer
Unbroken
UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun
The first investigative documentary to go behind the scenes of Shen Yun Performing Arts, following young artists as they defend art, faith and freedom in the face of threats and interference.
Official Selection at International Film Festivals
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Two minutes to see the real story beyond the stage lights.
Want to go straight to the full documentary? Watch the full film on Ganjing World
About the film
About the Film
The world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts presents five thousand years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and has risen to global acclaim. At the same time, Shen Yun has become the target of escalating smear campaigns, threats and interference, all alleged to be linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun is the first documentary to tell the behind-the-scenes story of Shen Yun Performing Arts. Director Fiona Young gained rare exclusive access to follow several Shen Yun artists, documenting a journey from typical American childhoods to the world's most prestigious stages, and the turmoil they encountered in training and on global tours.
Through the first-hand experiences of young dancers and in-depth investigative reporting, the film shows what happens when art, faith and freedom collide head-on with authoritarian power, and how, under pressure and intimidation, they persevere with resilience, unity and a mission of cultural revival.
Stills
Stills Gallery
Featuring
Real People, Real Experiences
Every account in the film comes from the people who lived it.
Jesse Browde
Shen Yun principal dancer
Lucas Browde
Shen Yun principal dancer
Levi Browde
Father of two Shen Yun dancers
Awards & Reviews
Awards & Reviews
UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun is an official selection at multiple international film festivals and has drawn responses from critics, journalists and audiences.
“Insightful! Part coming-of-age story and political thriller.”
“Gripping & emotionally charged.”
“One of the most important documentaries I've seen.”
“My eyes were opened.”
“I was just deeply moved.”
“Very touching!”
Taiwan
Taiwan Screening
UNBROKEN has held a VIP special screening in Taipei, with four Shen Yun artists attending in person to meet the audience.
VIP Special Screening at SPOT-Huashan
Shen Yun artists at the post-screening discussion:
- 李盈慶 Shen Yun dancer
- 鄭瀅美 Shen Yun apprentice dancer
- 邵艿慈 Shen Yun apprentice dancer
- Rachel Chen Violist, Shen Yun Orchestra
Also in schools: see the media-literacy screening at Niaosong Arts High School →
Now Available on Multiple Platforms
Watch the full film online on Ganjing World, or on Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon and Binge Network; you can also bring this documentary to your community, school or theater.