In the 21st century electricity and civilization are inextricably linked. It is hard to imagine any activity that doesn't involve electrical energy. But just a couple centuries ago electricity was an enigma to man -- a source of magic and wonder, coming down from the sky in lightning bolts or radiating from magicians' fingertips. Today it is everywhere, pulsating beneath our city streets and behind the walls of our homes. We use it in nearly every task: from communications to commerce, food preservation to life support, transportation to illumination. While electricity is so prevalent in today's society, most people take it completely for granted thinking that its power starts and ends with paying the utility bill every month. Charting the science, history, development, and impact of this energy form, award-winning filmmakers Scott Tuft and Par Parekh present the explained and unexplained phenomena surrounding the force of electricity. It will delve into the various relationships people have with the electrical grid, featuring interviews with engineers, historians, electric shock survivors, Amish groups that live "off-the-grid," medical professionals, neuroscientists, legislators and other experts and stakeholders in the field of electrical energy. The film hopes to instill a sense of wonder and respect for this remarkable form of energy that we depend so much on, but rarely pay any mind. This documentary is currently in production and the team is in the process of securing full funding for the picture. For more information, please contact Par Parekh .

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