UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun

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.

Cast

Jesse Browde

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Levi Browde

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Lucas Browde

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Steve Lance

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Nicole Hong

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Damon Noto

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Ying Chen

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Alison Chen

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Angela Lin

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Piotr Huang

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Crew

Fiona Young

Director

Penny Zhou

Producer

Penny Zhou

Writer

Andrew Parker

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Steven Lance

Executive Producer

Kay Rubacek

Associate Producer

Paulio Shakespeare

Associate Producer

Tal Atzmon

Second Unit Director of Photography

York Du

Camera Operator

Bill Tse

Camera Operator

Clips & Videos

UNBROKEN Trailer 2

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