The Grid Unplugged

Synopsis

What if the biggest threat to modern society isn't a single disaster, but the failure of the system that powers everything? Executive produced by Ed Begley Jr., this timely documentary follows filmmaker Rick Cutter as he investigates the growing strain on aging power grids worldwide. Using California's devastating wildfires as a gateway to a larger global story, Cutter speaks with leading energy experts, innovators, and policymakers about the urgent challenge of modernizing the infrastructure that powers our lives. Balancing alarming risks with promising solutions, the film explores whether humanity can build a more resilient and sustainable energy future before the next crisis strikes.