Understanding Myself as an Amphibian · 2026
Understanding Myself as an Amphibian (2026) is a Documentary film directed by May Matchim, starring Aino Pihlak, Dr Ahmed Allahwala, Dr. Cate Sandilands.
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
Aino Pihlak, Dr Ahmed Allahwala, Dr. Cate Sandilands, Danny Ko, Karyn Anderson, Kira Kastner, Loren March, Lorraine Johnson
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What is "Understanding Myself as an Amphibian" about?
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.
When was "Understanding Myself as an Amphibian" released?
Understanding Myself as an Amphibian was released in 2026.
Who stars in "Understanding Myself as an Amphibian"?
The cast includes Aino Pihlak, Dr Ahmed Allahwala, Dr. Cate Sandilands, Danny Ko.
