From the moment the smartphone alarm wakes us up in the morning, we begin our day relying on the lithium battery. From the mundane to the lifesaving, lithium powered devices get us through the day. Access to the minerals that power a battery has emerged as a vital geopolitical, economic and social concern. So where does the lithium, the nickel, and the cobalt come from? Who controls the supply? And who is impacted by the demand?   Filmed across five continents, “Lithium Rising”—directed by Bertelsmann Foundation’s Samuel George—brings the viewer up close and personal with the people and communities impacted by this global phenomenon. Lithium Rising is journey to the frontline of energy in the 21st century. And the race is on.