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Doku-Weltpremiere in New York: „Unbeugsam – die unerzählte Geschichte von Shen Yun“ | Nr. 9086

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A New York documentary premiere reveals how a dance troupe has resisted Chinese regime threats for two decades.

This episode reports on the world premiere of the documentary 'Unbroken – The Untold Story of Shen Yun' at the AMC Lincoln Square theater in Manhattan on March 24. The documentary, produced by NTD, a sister media of Epoch Times, focuses on Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New York-based artistic company that has performed traditional Chinese culture worldwide for 20 years. It opens with the premiere event, attended by a full house, and introduces Levi Braude, whose sons perform with Shen Yun and who experienced bomb threats in Taiwan. The episode describes escalating threats against Shen Yun since 2024, including bomb threats, slashed tires on tour buses, and media disinformation campaigns attributed to the Chinese regime. A central story involves the Braude family from the New York area, featured in the documentary. Executive producer Steve Lance explains how the film evolved from a special report as more revelations emerged, noting the group's resilience over two decades. The episode includes quotes from New York City Council member Phil Wong, who presented proclamations at the premiere, praising Shen Yun's choreography and cultural preservation. It delves into the historical context, linking Shen Yun's founding in 2006 to the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, which began 27 years ago with systematic campaigns involving propaganda, arrests, and organ harvesting. The narrative details how China's leader Xi Jinping intensified efforts in 2022, using Western media and social media as weapons against Falun Gong and related entities. A U.S. Department of Justice federal case revealed a bribery plot by two Chinese agents targeting an IRS official to investigate Shen Yun. The episode also covers media coverage, with Levi Braude criticizing the New York Times for failing to accurately portray Shen Yun. Audience reactions post-screening are shared, including comments from TV producer Mariah Kavanaghi, actress Kimberly Magnus, and actor Thomas Copeland, who express shock and admiration. The episode concludes with an incident involving Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who was evacuated due to a threatening email about a Shen Yun show, and a quote from Shen Yun dancer Jesse Proudy about giving voice to those in China without one.

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