The two-part drama-documentary BROADSIDE tells the story of how the English invasion of Dutch Manhattan sparked the first global naval war. BROADSIDE employs talented actors in 17th-century settings, large-scale re-enactments, animation and scholarly interviews to capture the drama and intrigue as two nations fight for prosperity abroad and face demands for religious freedom at home.
"Emerging Empires Collide, Pt. 1" on Broadside airs on Sunday, August 18th at 9:30 p.m. on channel 3.