(Understanding Myself as an Amphibian)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

63 minutes

Year:

2026

Directors:

May Matchim

Production companies:

Hermit Thrush Productions

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