"American Ocelot" chronicles the history, current challenges, and hopeful future of one of the United States' most endangered wild cats—the ocelot. With fewer than 120 individuals remaining in the U.S., primarily in South Texas, the film delves into conservation efforts by biologists, ranchers, and government agencies to protect and restore ocelot populations. Through camera trap cinematography, it offers a rare glimpse into the life of a mother ocelot raising her young, highlighting the species' struggle for survival and the collaborative efforts required to ensure their future.