Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Shen Yun shows are spectacular performances of traditional Chinese dance and music that have wowed audiences across the globe. But they are not all they seem: The Shen Yun company is run by Falun Gong, a religious group with strange beliefs, and has been denounced for exploitative working conditions.
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Shen Yun shows are spectacular performances of traditional Chinese dance and music that have wowed audiences across the globe. But they are not all they seem: The Shen Yun company is run by Falun Gong, a religious group with strange beliefs, and has been denounced for exploitative working conditions.
The Dark Side of Shen Yun Shows | ARTE.tv Documentary
📆 Available until: 12/07/2029
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