Thirst for Power
About Thirst for Power
Explore the history of civilization’s quest to procure abundant water and energy — from ancient Roman aqueducts in Europe to modern America’s vast hydroelectric infrastructure. Shot on location across France, California, and Texas, the film explores our dependence on water for energy as well as vulnerabilities in our current systems.
Mat Hames's Thirst for Power is a 2019 documentary film.
Michael E. Webber plays Himself. Released in March 2019, it runs 60 minutes.
In the United States it streams on PBS.