Synopsis

In 1878, Thomas Edison declared his ambition to harness the power of Niagara Falls, envisioning a system of safe, electric lighting. He confidently predicted completion within six weeks. Yet, nearly three years later, the necessary elements—bulbs, sockets, switches, wires, and junction boxes—were at last assembled. While the "Wizard of Menlo Park" undeniably reshaped the world, he found himself entangled in a complex network of personal disputes, patent litigation, and corporate struggles, ultim