The Current War

Set in the late 19th century, The Current War depicts the cutthroat corporate and scientific rivalry between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. Edison, backed by J.P. Morgan, seeks to illuminate Manhattan with his direct current (DC) technology, while Westinghouse, aided by the brilliant Nikola Tesla, champions alternating current (AC). The film explores the lengths to which these visionaries went to dominate the electrical industry, showcasing a high-stakes battle of ego, innovation, and ethics that ultimately determined how the modern world would be powered. The Current War - official trailer Watch The Current War on Amazon Prime Video