I know it seems like a very narrow thing to focus on in but that 'system failure' always stuck with me the way it was shown in the movie. Separating the m and the f. And once she explained it there, it made that 2 sec edit, I had recognised for years so full of meaning. Like a beautiful poem hidden in plain sight.

I love how you used scenes/dialogue from the movie together with Lana's speech and let us figure out what different perspective is being discussed in this video, instead of explaining it to us yourself. It's a great example of giving a platform and letting the unprivileged speak for themselves. This is a wonderful video, thank you!

You might find this interesting: When Belinda McClory auditioned for the role of "Switch", she was only going for half the role. The character was originally planned to be played by androgynous actors. In the real world, it would be played by a male actor and in the Matrix be represented in a female form, hence the name "Switch". Warner Brothers refined the idea and McClory ended up getting a single female role in both environments.

It doesn't alter existing lore, no retconning, no preachment. An actually relevant view through a trans lens provides insight into the directors' mind. Phew. GOOD STUFF!

I didn't know the Wachowski Brothers are now Sisters until I watched this. It's a wonderful video and has definitely given me even more to think about when it comes to this masterpiece. Also, being able to listen the Wachowski's tell their story gave me some much needed insight and appreciation for what members of the trans community have to endure growing up, and how lonely and confusing that can be for someone. I hope they're happy and have been able to find a measure of peace after making the change.

Thank you for titling your video 'A Different Perspective' and not saying 'A new perspective' or 'The Correct Perspective'. Cinema is art and the beauty of art is that it can be interpreted in many ways. The power is that one film, one scene, one picture, one piece of music or one sound can change our outlook on life to help us heal, or be motivated, or to change, or become stronger, or to get closure, or guidance or even to grieve. Oh My Goodness! 1000 likes. Thank you all so much!!!

This was so wonderfully done. Thank you

Wow, this was amazing. Especially how you used her voice rather than trying to explain her perspective. It really brought her narrative to life in an authentic and human way. I want to rewatch this movie now.

I laughed out loud when you played the clip, "I thought you were a guy"... interesting overall view on one of my fav movies.

morpheus said trans rights

This is most likely my favourite video of yours. The editing style narrated by the people involved makes it seem so much more personal. If you can, do as many of these as possible!

My bias aside, this video was actually really creative and honestly convincing. My favorite moment was when you freeze-framed the "M F" when it zoomed in on "SYSTEM FAILURE." It's subtle. You really crafted this video in a way that supported this perspective, like, really well. Good message about how so many different perspectives can be drawn from The Matrix. Just goes to show how great of a movie it is.

I just realized that in the original script the character Switch was supposed to change gender when entering the matrix 🤯

Absolutely love these videos with no narration. Just letting things speak for themselves

really interesting point of view. very well done, man.

A year later, Lilly Wachowski essentially confirms that the movie was a reflection of what her and Lana went through as closeted trans women. Did I say periodt? PERIODT.

This is an extraordinary piece. A fresh perspective not only on the film, but on the way of presenting video essays even. Bravo.

I rarely see these "deeper references" in movies when people claim them, it pretty much always feels like trying to grab something that isn't there; but this time it really seems to be there. Not sure how much of it might have been on purpose or just ideas so deep inside her that they went through without noticing, but this was really interesting.

Wow, I'm so speechless, I've never thought of The Matrix like that before. Thank you.

This video aged perfectly

I’m so glad I watched this. It’s so apparent how you’ve been perfecting your narrative editing, and I truly look up to you. When the time comes and I get constant income I hope I’ll be able to support you with more than words, but for now: thanks for making this free amazing content, you’re a great person :)

Always a pleasure to check on one of your video essays man! Keep going ;)

The zoom in on M and F was so deep.

Just wow! This is straight up genius. I've never seen anything like it. The birth of a new perspective on a work real-time along the live event -- speech of the artist. I don't know how you came up with it, Jack, but i'm overwhelmed with this edit and cried a little bit. Would make everyone I know watch it. Would reference it a lot in the future. Thank you and keep it up

What's amazing about The Matrix is it's an allegory for so many systems of control or oppression. If you identify with the human's fight whether it's racism, sexism, classism, capitalism or whatever, you can live vicariously through Neo. It wasn't until I saw Sense8, the Wachowski's show which was very clearly a trans allegory and contains many similarities to The Matrix, that it became apparent that's what they were going for. Even if you don't wanna contemplate any deeper meanings, it's still one of the coolest, most enjoyable action, sci-fi movies ever made.

I'm in tears. Especially after the subway clip. It's not much in the movie itself, but in the context you put it in, damn it's powerful! I'm not trans, but struggled with depression. The agents are us, limiting our agency. Thank you. Now I see it.

*_This video was amazing! Thanks for sharing_* Now I See It

The name of your channel seems especially fitting for this video. Nice work!

Thank you for making this, Jack. Quickly judging different perspective is something that I am guilty of and need to work on. This was a good watch.

This video made me genuinely cry when I first watched it, I was figuring things about myself out and seeing those feelings expressed, hidden but in plain sight, in one of my favourite movies of all time really broke me up in the best way possible. Thank you.

Daamn this is sick. I've had similar ideas rewatching the Matrix after seeing Sense 8 and hearing about their transitions but wow, you've articulated this so incredibly well. I really hope to see more videos that take this format but it is certainly not the easiest way to get a point across (even though it might be the only way for some). Solid work!

I watched a bootlegged video on Facebook that you made and someone reuploaded without creds. However, I noticed the patreon link at the end so I came over and subscribed. This has got to be one of the best takes on the Matrix I've seen (no theories or lore) just an explanation for how it was made and why it was made the way it was. Excellent presentation, cheers.

Love that this video focuses primarily on Lana's responses and thoughts behind the Matrix. Letting the creator speak for their creations. Superb job on the editing

The editing on this is perfect.

This gave me chills! Great edit to show a very interesting point of view. This was an awesome experience. Thanks, mate.

This was phenomenal to watch. Nicely done.

Loved that you used the "Cloud Atlas Sextet" another masterpiece from these geniuses. Sense8 too is filled with so many metaphors, a show way ahead of its time.

What a great edit! Congrats, dude. Really.

I REALLY enjoyed this video and your perspective of the film, awesome job!!

Gotta say I think I've found one of the best channels on KZfaq. Almost every single one of your videos is AMAZING. That's not something I can say about most of the people I subscribe to. You sir are amazing. (Also do you have any plans on doing videos on more animated movies? I'd love to see you pick apart a Studio Ghibli film.)

Oh man the second that cloud atlas piano opening started..... it gets me every time!

I loved the "between M and F" edit.

While I loved your video essays, this new format you're experimenting with is interesting and poignant in its own way. Very interesting to see the way you're piecing together film and its "history" through the research you're doing and the "thesis" you approach every video. Keep it up!

20 years later and The Matrix is still my favourite movie. Brilliant video btw.

What a wonderful video; so well done!

the background music is from Cloud Atlas.

Dude i just sub'ed. Now I'm about to binge watch da hell out these videos. Seriously thank you.

*First timer caller, long time listener* Dude, this is your best video yet. That edit was riveting. I did not look away and I shed a few tears. I hoped for that from the thumbnail and title but you delivered beyond expectation. I was seriously and sincerely moved. The work you (and your team?) have been putting into your videos is really paying off. You make paying attention an art...and now I see where you got your channel name. Hats off!

This was an incredible perspective to take on such a powerful film! I felt so many strong emotions watching the collage you put together here and felt wonderfully moved to make sense of the film through her transition. Wonderful video and I really appreciate you covering this in the way you chose to! Always look forward to your work!

The progression in this video is so empowering ! The way you edited this is very kind and wholesome, I love it !

Last year I rewatched The Matrix Trilogy and I kinda realized that it features a lot of parallels and hidden meanings/symbols about being transgender or transsexual, or anyone from the LGBT+ community. I knew "Sense8" was about that, and then as it is very similar to "Cloud Atlas", the latter is also about it, or has hidden meanings and parallels about it. So this inspired me to look at The Matrix as such, and I found a lot of those meanings, especially in the first two (Revolutions has barely any substance tbh). This made The Matrix even more interesting as it reveals just how personal it is to The Wachowski Sisters, and adds an even deeper layer to the film, that already had and will continue to have a lot of them. All my respect and love to The Wachowski Sisters, who don't really have the best career in directing, but made a few really special and unique films.

This is such a moving re-imagining of meaning and representation. I love that you included the 'Cloud Atlas' soundtrack in the background. What a wonderful pairing considering what THAT movie is about and includes.

Great job, especially the editing. It had me feeling for Lana and her sister, whilst deepening my appreciation for the film series even more. Thank you for this, truly.

Why are people downvoting?

Dude you’re such an amazing editor it’s insane

I knew the wachowski's were trans but I had literally never made the connection on the trapped in your mind aspects of the Matrix, very interesting video, thank you,

Great video. Masterfully done

I recently thought of the parallels of her identity and the thematic line in the movie. Great video. Articulated this topic as best as it could.

Overwhelming and incredibly beautiful.

absolutely lovely video, I’m in tears!

This video explains the name of your channel perfectly

Aaaaah i just freaking love your videos 😍

you convinced me to learn more on filming

Lovely, moving, and heartwarming. Thanks for this video- Matrix remains one of my favourite movies for this very same interpretation.

This is the best video on this website by a landslide. Thank you so much for this

This was one of the best videos I have ever seen.

Man this blew my mind! Magistral editing

Incredible video, great work - thank you

Now this was fun and interesting thought.

This is brilliant, thanks

What a beautiful video. I have been blessed.

This is so gorgeously done. I'm not even a huge fan of the original, but I do have a respect for it. By using the sisters's words alone with the imagery, you showed something in a way that would have been weakened with a third person narration.

Amaaaaazing essay! Thanks for sharing

excellent editing very profound well done

This was so engaging. Great editing.

I've been a fan of yours for a long time, but somehow I missed this. What a wonderfully done video. Thank you.

Man, the Cloud Atlas soundtrack is incredible. And this is great video.

Dude your work is awesome

This is awesome!!! It really gives the story more meaning in a way I did not exist. There’s nothing more interesting than putting an artist next to their work and connecting the dots between them.

Daaaaaaaaamn what an edit. Crazy good job, Jack.

this was wonderful. this made me cry

Such a great video again! Fantastic insight.

this video is a masterclass showcase of visual + audio. lana talking about feeling like she was in between the boys' and the girls' lines on top of the zoom in between the M and F of SYSTEM FAILURE was fuckin phenomenal

Dude you inspired me and my friend to make a movie !! It’s gonna be like a year before it’s finished

NOW I SEE IT!

Wow this is badass. Wow. So important and empowering. Sharing this immediately.

I will never watch Matrix the same way again. Thank you for that brotha!

Amazingly edited, videos like these are so important, and it made me love the movie even more! (although I thought it was unnecessary to mention Lilly's birth name)

thank you so much for this edit

My father sees the movie as very libertarian and anti authoritarian. So amazing how art can touch people in completely different ways!

very interested! thank you for this video. i like that you let the movie and the creators talk for themselves

Your videos are incredibly well made. Thank you for them.

Fantastic video: minimalist, extremely thought provoking, inspiring

This was fascinating!!

I think most of us can agree that the narrative The Matrix tells is universal enough that ... oh, i just hit the 7 minute mark and you explain this. Never mind.

your work is beautiful! i've been in love with this vision of telling something with PEOPLE'S point of view.

Boy, you learn new everyday. This brings light on something which is always there hiding in the plain sight.

Lol I remember even pastors using The Matrix as a metaphor in their sermons when I was a teenager. There is something universal or fundamental about it, which I love. Thanks for highlighting this perspective through the identity of one of it's creators

This made me cry and smile at the same time. Incredible video, thank you.

The channel title certainly matches this video