LITHIUM RISING: a new documentary that investigates the global dynamics behind the lithium battery.

Access to the minerals that power a battery has emerged as a vital geopolitical, economic and social concern. So where does the lithium, the nickel, and the cobalt come from? Who controls their supply? Who feels the impact of the demand? 

From the salt flats of South America, to the red earth of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the tribal lands of Northern Nevada. this film brings the viewer up close and personal with the people and communities impacted by the global phenomenon.

This project is brought to us by Bertelsmann Foundation Documentaries, a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, DC. You can find their work online at www.bfnadocs.org. 

VWATCH THE TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/1042779223