QUEERING THE MATRIX
y A-level philosophy tutor decided that the best way to teach us the complexities of Plato’s cave allegory was to watch sci-fi classic The Matrix. But was there a hidden meaning in the film that she was missing? For almost 20 years, the films have become embedded in our culture with phrases such as “a glitch in The Matrix” being a part of our collective lexicon. Film buffs have had passionate debates about the commentaries within the film, but for many trans viewers, the story of transformation and societal constructs made us feel seen. So
