Starting with energy’s end-uses and outcomes – water, food, wealth, cities, transportation, and war – this 6-part series goes backwards and sideways to uncover hidden parts of this vast, ubiquitous system, revealing surprises and fun facts along the way. Filmed on location in the US, France, Singapore, Japan, Ireland, and England, Power Trip is about the people, inventions, and systems that shape our modern world.

Water and energy are the two fundamental components of a society, and they are interconnected. Thirst for Power, shot on location across France, California, and Texas, explores the history of civilization’s quest to procure abundant water and energy — from ancient Roman aqueducts in Europe to modern America’s vast hydroelectric infrastructure.

Movies frequently serve as a snapshot of society, capturing sentiments of each time period. Many films have themes that memorialize collective optimism, fears, and observations about energy.