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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian

Understanding Myself as an Amphibian

2026•1h 3m•Documentary

This queer ecology documentary explores the sexual diversity of the wildlife around us. Director May Matchim draws connections between these incredible species and her own journey accepting her Transness. The title is a reference to the green frog, an amphibian which is able to change its sex as it matures. This film includes a variety of animal and plant subjects, including same-sex bird parents raising chicks together, and a group of salamanders that's entirely female. It also examines the exclusionary attitudes in biology and conservation throughout time, and how these attitudes have influenced our understanding of animal behaviour.

May Matchim · Director

May Matchim · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 3m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 3, 2026
Budget$30,000

Actors

Aino Pihlak

Dr Ahmed Allahwala

Dr. Cate Sandilands

Danny Ko

Karyn Anderson

Kira Kastner

Loren March

Lorraine Johnson

Lorri Millan

Molly Adams

Patrick Keenan

Petra Totten

Dr. Sam Sharpe

Shawna Dempsey

Stephan Nance

Tyla Thomas-Jacques

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