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【The News Report】 The multi-award-winning investigative documentary Unbroken held grand screenings on September 11, 2026, at Dendy Cinema Portside in Hamilton, Brisbane, and on September 12 at Dendy Cinema in Southport, Gold Coast.
Photo Caption: The audiences from the Taiwanese community.
The two screenings brought together Australian figures from political, business, and academic circles, arts and cultural professionals, as well as community leaders and media representatives from diverse ethnic backgrounds—including Taiwanese, Vietnamese. Former federal candidate along with publishers from Korean community newspapers.
Together, they witnessed this deeply moving documentary of historical truth, sparking profound discussion, widespread resonance, and deep reflection across multicultural communities.
It demonstrates the unified stance of Australia's multicultural society in defending freedom and human rights while resisting foreign authoritarian infiltration.
Photo Caption: The audiences from the Queensland Vietnamese community.
Award-Winning Production Lifts the Veil on Transnational Repression and Media Manipulation
From a rigorous, objective documentary lens, Unbroken provides a detailed account of the extraordinary challenges faced over the years by the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts and its artists. Founded with the mission to revive 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture, Shen Yun has toured the world’s premier theatres for years, showcasing the pure beauty, goodness, and grace of authentic classical Chinese dance and traditional values, earning widespread acclaim from global mainstream audiences. Yet, since its inception, this artistic endeavour—dedicated to celebrating cultural heritage and sharing a message of peace and hope—has been subjected to relentless, all-out obstruction and sabotage by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Photo Caption: On September 11, the documentary Unbroken was screened at Dendy Cinema in Hamilton, Brisbane, followed by a live virtual Q&A session with five guest panelists and the audience.
Drawing upon extensive first-hand testimonies, leaked confidential documents, and in-depth investigative reporting, the film methodically exposes how the CCP deploys its vast overseas intelligence apparatus, united front organizations, and diplomatic resources to wage long-term "transnational repression" against Shen Yun and Falun Gong practitioners. In recent years, these disruptive tactics have escalated from diplomatic bullying of theatres and slashing tour bus tires to orchestrated bomb threats and death threats targeting performance venues and artists' families. The regime has even manipulated certain Western mainstream media outlets (such as The New York Times) to disseminate deliberately skewed and negative coverage, seeking to weaponize the free speech and legal systems of democratic societies through lawfare and cognitive warfare to fracture and isolate groups committed to uncovering the truth.
The documentary’s standout success and honours across numerous international film festivals stem not only from its documentation of an inspiring journey of spiritual perseverance, but also from its incisive exposure of the insidious national security threats confronting modern democracies.
Panel Discussion: Experts Unpack Democratic Blind Spots
Following the screening, the organizers held a panel discussion featuring five distinguished guests: Steve Lance, veteran American television news anchor, investigative reporter, and executive producer of the documentary; Leeshai Lemish, Associate Director and MC of Shen Yun Performing Arts; Xindi Cai, veteran Shen Yun dancer and artist; Kay Rubacek, mother of a Shen Yun artist and award-winning producer; and Daniel Teng, senior investigative reporter and columnist for The Epoch Times (Australia & New Zealand).
Photo Caption: On September 11, the five guest panelists joined the post-screening discussion at Dendy Cinema in Hamilton, Brisbane.
During the panel, speakers observed that many Western democracies have long harbored critical blind spots regarding transnational repression, operating under the assumption that basic rights and personal safety are inherently shielded simply by being on the free soil of Australia, the United States, or Europe. Unbroken shatters this false sense of security. CCP infiltration into free societies extends far beyond commercial espionage or geopolitical expansion; it directly targets the core functions of democratic systems—weaponizing the rule of law (lawfare) and converting mainstream media into tools to silence cultural narratives outside its totalitarian grasp.
Panelists noted that when confronted with the CCP’s sophisticated long-arm jurisdiction, free societies often find themselves on the defensive due to procedural legal constraints and open tolerance. By hiring proxies to stage protests and generating deceptive narratives to sway Western think tanks and policy elites, the CCP wages unrestricted warfare that exploits the most vulnerable facets of democracy. The panelists urged governments and intelligence agencies to stop viewing the intimidation directed at Shen Yun as an isolated issue concerning a single arts organization, and instead recognize it as a serious national security warning of foreign hostile powers encroaching upon sovereignty and public safety, calling for swift legislative action to crack down on foreign agent operations.
Rousing Feedback from Community Leaders: Awaking Moral Courage and Civic Responsibility
The screening brought together mainstream viewers across diverse backgrounds, many of whom expressed deep shock at the revelations and heartfelt admiration for the artists’ steadfast dedication.
Taiwanese Community Leader: Slander Carries Low Costs; Society Must Seek Truth with Discretion
In an interview following the screening, Edward Lin, Executive Director of the Australia-Taiwan Cultural Foundation, pointed out that for bad actors, fabricating falsehoods, abusing the legal system, or using the media to smear the reputation of individuals or organizations comes at an exceptionally low cost, while the mental anguish and reputational harm inflicted on the victims can be irreparable.
Photo Caption: Edward Lin, Executive Director of the Australia Taiwan Culture Foundation Ltd, speaks to the press after the screening.
Lin emphasized that the CCP’s attempts to impose its legal diktats onto residents of free nations to dictate what Australian citizens can or cannot do represents an arrogant violation of host-nation sovereignty. He reminded the public to maintain an objective and cautious mindset, verifying facts from multiple sources rather than being swayed by one-sided media narratives or ongoing litigations. He noted that regardless of one’s personal impressions of Falun Gong or Shen Yun, the CCP’s brutal persecution of innocent people remains an undeniable, well-documented fact.
Environmental Engineering Scholar: The CCP Threat Targets Us All; Silence Is Tacit Consent
Environmental engineering expert Professor Charles Blake expressed profound gratitude to the filmmakers and the artists. He observed that Shen Yun embodies exceptional integrity and light, which is precisely why dark forces perceive it as a threat.
Photo Caption: Environmental engineering expert Prof. Charles Blake interviewed at the screening.
Professor Blake asserted that the repression orchestrated against this organization is similarly being directed against the rest of Western society. Noting that critical Australian land and ports have in recent years come under the control or lease of entities linked to the CCP, he warned that remaining silent in the face of such profound infiltration amounts to tacit consent. "When we witness injustice and say nothing, we are complicit," he remarked, emphasizing that all who cherish liberty and light hold a moral and spiritual duty to stand up, say "no," and draw the line.
Martial Arts Practitioner and Professional: Covert Oppression Unchecked in Free Nations
Former federal candidate and real estate professional Zyion Attiig, who has practiced traditional Chinese martial arts for many years, praised the Shen Yun dancers for their extraordinary physical discipline, tumbling skills, and artistic excellence. He stated that what struck him most was the realization that even in Australia—a nation founded on freedom of speech and belief—authoritarian threats remain pervasive.
Photo Caption: Real estate professional and former federal candidate Zyion Attiig interviewed at the event.
Attiig pointed out that from orchestrated bomb threats and military posturing to economic leverage over manufacturing and trade, the CCP’s reach touches every corner of Australian life. He was particularly inspired by the artists' commitment to constant self-improvement year after year, commending the film for chronicling an enduring legacy of resilience that personifies the title Unbroken.
Former Journalist’s Reflection: Media Dereliction and the Reawakening of Conscience
Rose Louw, a former journalist who has worked as a therapist for the past 30 years, was deeply moved by the film's unfiltered honesty. She expressed profound disappointment that esteemed Western mainstream institutions, such as The New York Times, had fallen prey to blatant anti-Shen Yun narratives without thorough due diligence, and had failed to retract their reports once the truth emerged.
Photo Caption: Former journalist and practicing therapist Rose Louw interviewed at the screening.
Louw remarked that beyond delivering world-class stage performances, Shen Yun's founders have established educational academies that nurture young talent and impart uplifting moral values. She observed that much of the Western public’s misconception of Falun Gong stems from CCP propaganda, whereas the practitioners' core tenets of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, coupled with peaceful meditation, offer precisely the remedy our troubled world needs. She urged broader promotion of the documentary so more people can see past state-sponsored disinformation.
Resonance Across Cultures: The Power of Art to Pierce Through Deception
Photo Caption: Former film and television industry professional Esther Collas interviewed after the screening.
Former film and television professional Esther Collas shared that she had no prior background knowledge of Falun Gong or Shen Yun. Watching the documentary, she was captivated by the aesthetic mastery and the courage of dancers who take the stage even under death threats. She noted that the documentary breaks down barriers with remarkable sincerity, allowing everyday audiences to grasp the hardships and conviction behind the art, adding that she eagerly anticipates seeing Shen Yun live when it returns to Australia.
Photo Caption: Health industry professional Denna Szwajkowski interviewed at the venue.
Additionally, Denna Szwajkowski, a health industry professional who previously lived and taught in Heilongjiang, China, reflected that the film brought back memories of the genuine kindness of the Chinese people, while illustrating how fear can paralyze the human spirit. She stressed that fear loses its power only when confronted directly and when silence is broken.
Uniting Diverse Communities to Defend Australia's Democratic Freedoms
The back-to-back screenings of Unbroken in Hamilton, Brisbane, and Southport, Gold Coast, provided not only an enriching cultural and historical experience, but also served as a vital bridge uniting Queensland’s multicultural communities against authoritarian incursions.
Community leaders noted that diaspora communities, including Taiwanese and Vietnamese groups, carry firsthand historical awareness of totalitarian regimes. Attendees affirmed that as a nation built on the rule of law, human rights, and multiculturalism, Australia must never tolerate foreign long-arm jurisdiction harassing, intimidating, or sowing division within its borders. Participants agreed that the core message of Unbroken—conquering fear, championing truth, and overcoming darkness through artistic excellence and moral fortitude—is a shared universal heritage. Organizers expressed their commitment to hosting further insightful cultural initiatives to keep the public informed and work collectively to safeguard the foundational pillars of freedom, democracy, and peace.
Photo Caption: Attendees gather to converse and enjoy refreshments following the screening of Unbroken at Dendy Cinema in Hamilton, Brisbane.
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