Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun (2026)
What happens when a foreign power reaches into a free society, and the only defense is a stage?
82 min
“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.
- Release date
- November 12, 2026
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Trailer
Cast
- Jesse Browde as Principal Dancer, Shen Yun Performing Arts
- Levi Browde as Activist and Father of Two Shen Yun Dancers
- Lucas Browde as Principal Dancer, Shen Yun Performing Arts
- Justin Butterfield as Self - , Partner at Butterfield & Patterson
- Rachel Chen as Violinist, Shen Yun Performing Arts Orchestra
- Ying Chen as Vice President, Shen Yun Performing Arts
- Chuck DeVore as Self - , former California State Assemblyman
- Piotr Huang
- Steve Lance as Investigative Reporter, NTD
- Leeshai Lemish as Emcee, Shen Yun Performing Arts
Crew
- Fiona Young · Director
- Andrew Parker · Writer
- Penny Zhou · Writer
- Penny Zhou · Producer
- Paulio Shakespeare · Cinematographer