

Understanding Myself as an Amphibian
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.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $30K
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
- ecology
- nature
- lgbt
- nature documentary
- amphibians
- birds
- transgender
- transgender woman
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
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Release dates
AustraliaAU
- PremierePremiere at TILDE Trans and Gender Diverse Film Festival 3 May 2026
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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian was released on 3 May 2026.
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