UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun — Watch the Documentary Free Online
An investigation into a regime, a media machine—and the performers who wouldn't break.
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Reviews
What Media and
Influencers Are Saying
Critics, journalists, and public figures share their reactions to UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun.
"Insightful! Part coming-of-age story and political thriller."
Film Threat
"Gripping & emotionally charged."
The Hollywood Times
Dr. Naomi Wolf, American author & journalist
"My eyes were opened."
Thomas M. Copeland, New York City-based actor and performer
Christine Tatum, Fmr National President, Society of Professional Journalists
"Very touching!"
Delaya Huilcapi, Office of Sam Gonzales, Suffolk County Legislature, New York
Cast
Meet the
People Behind the Film
The artists and families whose captivating stories are told in UNBROKEN.
Lucas Browde
Principal Dancer
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Initially skeptical of dance because he thought it was 'just for girls,' Lucas soon discovered discipline, camaraderie, and personal liberation in classical Chinese dance. His performances reveal an artistic depth that belies his years, driven by his aspiration to preserve and share a culture that is brutally suppressed in its homeland.
Piotr Huang
Principal Dancer
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As one of Shen Yun's most recognizable principal dancers, Piotr embodies the mastery of both ancient tradition and contemporary expression. For Piotr, each leap carries 5,000 years of culture — performed with a precision audiences recognize as both extraordinary and inspirational.
Angela Lin
Principal Dancer
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Angela's elegance belies years of rigorous training. From early morning rehearsals to refining the smallest gesture, her dedication is both a personal calling and a mission to keep alive an art that speaks across languages and borders.
Jesse Browde
Principal Dancer
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Growing up in a baseball family, Jesse leveraged his years as an athlete to become an explosive and expressive dancer. His performances reveal athletic mastery and a young man using his body as an instrument for truth.
Allison Chen
Former Shen Yun Dancer
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Once a Shen Yun dancer herself, Allison stepped away from the stage into a new chapter of her life as a teacher. Her perspective offers UNBROKEN a rare insider's perspective about what it truly means to devote your life to a physically demanding yet spiritually uplifting artform.
Levi Browde
Jesse and Lucas' father
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As the father of two Shen Yun dancers, Levi has witnessed what most parents never see: children who transform discipline into artistry, and artistry into a voice for the voiceless. His perspective anchors the film in a deeply personal journey.
Rachel Chen
Viola Player
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Rachel's viola bridges Eastern melodies with Western orchestration, weaving through the film's most poignant moments. A musician whose journey bridges East and West, Rachel's story illustrates what Shen Yun means to the artists themselves.
Leeshai Lemish
Shen Yun MC
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For years, Leeshai has stood on stage translating for audiences the meaning behind movements that span dynasties. His voice in UNBROKEN carries the authority of someone who has spent a lifetime helping the world understand what Shen Yun represents.
Video Testimonials
Hear It From
Those Who Saw It
Voices from critics, advocates, and scholars who saw the film during the U.S. premiere in New York City.