Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World
“Elliot Page narrates this hilarious and heartening romp through the animal world, led by brave scientists fighting censorship as they reveal the truth about our nature. SECOND NATURE — everything you didn’t learn in high school biology.”
Synopsis
Did you know that clownfish change sex from male to female? (So if Nemo’s mom had died in real life, his dad could have become his mom!) Did you know that albatross, penguins and swans parent in same sex pairs? Or that bonobos, who are just as closely related to us as chimps, are matriarchal and have same-sex sex every day?! Narrated by Elliot Page, Second Nature follows trailblazing Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden as she meets groundbreaking scientists exploring the 1500+ animal species who engage in same-sex sexual behavior and parenting, change sex, form matriarchies, and more, debunking myths that females are “inferior” and that being queer is “unnatural.” SECOND NATURE — everything you didn’t learn in high school biology.
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Second Nature - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Drew Denny
- Screenplay & Story
- Drew Denny, Jennifer Steinman Sternin
- Original Score
- Chanell Crichlow
- Original Title
- Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Annapurna Pictures, PageBoy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Drew Denny
Drew Denny, Jennifer Steinman Sternin
Chanell Crichlow
Jennifer Steinman Sternin
Drew Denny, Megan Ellison, Elliot Page, Matt Jordan Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Drew Denny
Director
Drew Denny
Producer
Drew Denny
Writer
Jennifer Steinman Sternin
Editor
Chanell Crichlow
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World about?
Did you know that clownfish change sex from male to female? (So if Nemo’s mom had died in real life, his dad could have become his mom!) Did you know that albatross, penguins and swans parent in same sex pairs? Or that bonobos, who are just as closely related to us as chimps, are matriarchal and have same-sex sex every day?! Narrated by Elliot Page, Second Nature follows trailblazing Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden as she meets groundbreaking scientists exploring the 1500+ animal species who engage in same-sex sexual behavior and parenting, change sex, form matriarchies, and more, debunking myths that females are “inferior” and that being queer is “unnatural.” SECOND NATURE — everything you didn’t learn in high school biology.
Who directed Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?
Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World was directed by Drew Denny.
Who stars in Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?
The principal cast of Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World includes Elliot Page, Joan Roughgarden, Patricia Brennan, Amy Parish, Joseph Graves.
When was Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World released and how long is it?
Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World was composed by Chanell Crichlow.