About this Event
As Shen Yun Performing Arts marks its landmark 20th anniversary season in 2026, the powerful new documentary UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun offers a rare and intimate look behind the global phenomenon.
Directed by filmmaker Fiona Young, UNBROKEN is the first feature documentary to follow Shen Yun’s journey—from its founding in 2006 by a small group of artists seeking to revive traditional Chinese culture, to its rise onto the world’s most prestigious stages. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the film captures the dedication, discipline, and spiritual conviction that shape the lives of its performers.
Beyond the beauty of the art, UNBROKEN reveals the challenges faced along the way. As Shen Yun gained international recognition, it also became the target of sustained pressure, misinformation, and interference. Through personal stories—particularly those of two brothers and their fellow artists—the documentary explores what it means to uphold truth, faith, and cultural identity in the face of adversity.
Blending emotional storytelling with investigative insight, the film highlights how resilience and community can endure even under intense external pressure. It is both an inspiring human story and a deeper reflection on the role of art and freedom in today’s world.
Hosted By Human Rights Documentary Screenings NZ and Falun Dafa Association of NZ Inc.
Agenda
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:40 PM
Arrival Reception
Info: Light refreshments and guest check-in
🕑: 06:40 PM - 08:00 PM
Film Screening Begins
Info: UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Panel Discussion & Q&A
Info: Insights and audience discussion
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Media Interviews
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, 169 Broadway, Auckland, New Zealand
NZD 8.00 to NZD 10.00
