The American Revoution airs tonight at 8 pm on WXXI-TV. | WXXI

"The American Revolution" continues tonight at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV with episode 3, "The Times That Try Men’s Souls." British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City. After fleeing across New Jersey, Washington’s army regroups before attacking an outpost at Trenton. | WXXI

Join WXXI at The Little Theatre for a special screening of a film that looks at a new “innovation district” that tests local democracy in a divided Brooklyn community. It will be followed by a panel discussion about the issues in the Rochester area involving development, neighborhood representation in planning and local issues raised in the film. Brian Sharp, WXXI News Investigations and Enterprise Editor will moderate. The event is free by reservations are required at >> bit.ly/EmergentScreenin