A Better Next Big Thing: The Lithium Gold Rush in California’s Salton Sea – film premieres 4/10/25
Renowned filmmaker Jacob Kornbluth brings to life a compelling new documentary inspired by the book Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just Future. Featuring appearances from Charging Forward co-authors, UCSC’s Dr. Chris Benner and USC’s Dr. Manuel Pastor, this thought-provoking film looks at the world’s largest and cleanest lithium supply in California’s Salton Sea region. As the global economy transitions to renewable energy, the documentary asks: Can this rural, underserved community rewrite the rules of economic opportunity and ensure the green energy revolution works for everyone
Don’t miss the premiere of A BETTER NEXT BIG THING on PBS KVCR on April 10th, 2025. Tune in to explore how one community’s story could shape a more equitable and sustainable future.
How to watch: KVCR channel 24 by antenna, channel 9 on cable in Palm Springs. Viewers can also watch it online on the KVCR app, or through Youtube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Amazon Prime Video. It will also be available on demand at video.kvcr.org.