From the moment our smart phones awake us each morning, we rely on lithium batteries to power us through our days. Our increasingly tech-reliant lives depend on the critical minerals that create these essential batteries. Access to the minerals that provide this power is a vital geopolitical and social concern. Documenting the inescapable global impact on people and the environment, this film will “charge” you up as you discover the complexities of how critical minerals fuel our daily lives.