A documentary about one of the world’s most visible performing arts companies is finally getting a wide release. UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun drops on major streaming platforms June 12.

Director Fiona Young got rare access to follow an American family of Shen Yun dancers during training and on tour. The result is the first documentary ever made about the classical Chinese dance company, which tours eight companies globally and sells out theaters in major cities every year.

The film follows brothers Jesse and Lucas Browde, both principal dancers, as they navigate life in a company that’s become a target. According to the doc, Shen Yun has faced years of pressure and alleged interference from the Chinese Communist Party, campaigns that escalated sharply in 2022.

The company was founded in 2006 by artists looking to revive traditional Chinese culture outside modern China’s political restrictions. That mission has apparently made them a persistent target.

“When art, freedom, and truth are being challenged, the most important thing you can do is make sure people can see the full picture,” said executive producer Steve Lance.

UNBROKEN already streamed for free on NTD TV and GJW+ for two months, pulling over a million views. Now it’s available in 14 languages and has over 100 theatrical screenings lined up across five countries.

For indie filmmakers, it’s a reminder that docs about cultural resilience and creative freedom still find massive audiences when the access is real and the stakes are high.