Amazon Prime Video’s next documentary, Wildcat, is set to premiere on the streaming service on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 12 a.m. GMT (tentative time).
It tells the story of a young combat veteran who wanders into the Amazon rainforest and meets a young lady who runs a rehabilitation center. His meeting with the lady will forever change his life.
The documentary is 1 hour 45 minutes long and directed by renowned filmmakers Melissa Lesh and Trevor Beck Frost. The producers are Alysa Nahmias and Joshua Altman.
Wildcat will be an exciting watch on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video released the official trailer for Wildcat on November 2, 2022, providing a glimpse into the young veteran Harry Turner’s thrilling odyssey as he crosses the grandeur and desolation of Amazon in a bid to rediscover the joy of life and himself.
The film begins with a stunning image of a baby ocelot climbing a tree as the veteran watches in awe. He then claims that he was medically discharged from the military while serving in Afghanistan due to PTSD. He asserts,
“I had the impression that life was unimportant. And maybe I should just leave when no one knows if I’m alive or dead.”
The trailer then briefly recounts his journey through the woods. It has a thrilling and uplifting tone that fans of nature and adventure documentaries will undoubtedly enjoy. The official summary of the documentary by Amazon Studios is as follows:
“Wildcat tells the dramatic and uplifting story of a young veteran’s journey across the Amazon. He meets a young lady who runs a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility when he arrives, and his life takes on new meaning when he is entrusted with the life of an orphaned baby ocelot.”
As stated in the description,
“What was supposed to be an escape from life turns out to be an unexpected journey of love, discovery, and healing.”
According to the trailer and description for Wildcat, audiences can expect a dramatic and inspiring documentary that explores a variety of intriguing subjects such as love, nature’s beauty, trauma, healing, and many more.
Fans can expect a moving documentary that depicts the protagonist’s transformation as he seeks the meaning and purpose of his life while witnessing numerous remarkable encounters along the way.
Harry Turner’s friendship with the newborn Ocelot is central to Wildcat. Turner helps the infant adjust to his new surroundings, and his bond with Ocelot aids in his recovery from the multiple traumas he experienced as an 18-year-old soldier in Afghanistan. In an interview with People magazine, Turner discussed how much his life has changed and the themes explored in the film. As he stated (obtained via People),
“My life is a little different than others, but I want people to leave knowing they are not alone. The film addresses issues that will appeal to everyone, from their love of animals to their struggle with mental illness.”
Turner stated that after the documentary was finished, the Ocelot was returned to the forest. People reports that he hopes the newborn Ocelot has “formed his own ocelot family.” On Friday, December 30, 2022, Wildcat will be available on Amazon Prime Video.
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