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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian

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English / 63 MIN. / 2026

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The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Aino PihlakDr Ahmed AllahwalaDr. Cate SandilandsDanny KoKaryn AndersonKira KastnerLoren MarchLorraine JohnsonLorri MillanMolly AdamsPatrick KeenanPetra TottenDr. Sam SharpeShawna DempseyStephan NanceTyla Thomas-Jacques

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