In honor of Nikola Tesla's birthday, IFC films has dropped the trailer for Tesla. The film focuses on the scientist and his battle to help change the world of electricity and wireless energy.

The film stars Ethan Hawke as Nikola Tesla, and the trailer brings light to the struggles the inventor faced. It shows his rivalry with Thomas Edison, (Kyle MacLachlan), as well as an inside look into the scientist's life through the narration of his daughter, Anne, (Eve Hewson). The official synopsis of the movie states:

"Brilliant, visionary Nikola Tesla (Hawke) fights an uphill battle to bring his revolutionary electrical system to fruition, then faces thornier challenges with his new system for worldwide wireless energy."

Tesla is set to be released on August 21st in theaters and on Video on Demand. Be sure to check it out!