by Symeon J. Thompson
Less a typical historical biopic and more an impressionistic cinematic essay, The Current War is a stunning introduction to an industrial duel that set the stage for the modern, technological era. It concerns the seemingly hair-splitting debate over what sort of current should be used to produce and transmit electricity but, like all such debates, it is one with far-reaching ramifications for industry and urban design.
More, it delves into the character of three of th…
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