# Second Nature: Gender and Sexuality in the Animal World (2026)

> Scientists and a charismatic narrator turn animal sexuality into a funny, vivid case for biological diversity and intellectual freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7318146

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Drew Denny
- Cast: Elliot Page, Joan Roughgarden, Patricia Brennan, Amy Parish, Joseph Graves, Frans de Waal, Marcela Benítez, River Suh
- TMDB rating: 1.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38681847/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, heartening, sincere, educational viewing, family discussion

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