CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 3m

Understanding Myself as an Amphibian

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.

Directed byMay Matchim

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 3m
Language
EN
Released
May 3, 2026
Budget
$30,000
Studios
Hermit Thrush Productions

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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian Official Trailer

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Aino Pihlak

Dr Ahmed Allahwala

Dr. Cate Sandilands

Danny Ko

Karyn Anderson

Kira Kastner

Loren March

Lorraine Johnson

Lorri Millan

Molly Adams

Creative team
Directed by
May Matchim
Written by
May Matchim

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