Tesla: Master of Lightning
Documentary (56 or 90 min.)

Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943) was one of the most fascinating scientists of the 20^th century. He invented, developed or imagined the technology that brought us electricity, remote control, neon and fluorescent lightning, radio transmission and much more. A brilliant and charismatic immigrant, his talent took him to the height of celebrity. He locked horns with Thomas Edison, J. Pierpont Morgan, Guglielmo Marconi, and George Westinghouse. Mark Twain praised his genius. They are all characters in this program, the very first to tell the full story of Tesla´s life and work. Like many geniuses, Tesla was not a conventional man. He gave his life to realize his visions, while others made millions with his inventions. Tragically, he died penniless and nearly forgotten.