Becoming Leslie

The complicated real life behind Austin's weird icon

"...This documentary portrait of well-known Austin icon Leslie Cochran fittingly debuted at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival...."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's Queen of Soul Is Weird Made Flesh in Becoming Leslie

A personal look brings the local legend into posthumous focus

"...Twenty years ago, we didn't think much about who Leslie Cochran had been, or would become, when we made..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

One in a Crowd: Leslie

New doc seeks funding, plus updates on more local crowdsourcing

"...centers on the town's most famous homeless resident/mayoral candidate: Leslie...."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...a martial arts movie.” – Richard Whittaker READ MORE> Becoming Leslie..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...to festival favorites (including the return of SXSW titles Becoming Leslie and Saint Frances), feature documentaries to first shorts..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...in Community First, A Home for the Homeless. Meanwhile Becoming Leslie is a biography of Albert Leslie Cochran, Austin's..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Just Another Girl On the I.R.T.

"...Directed by: Leslie Harris. Starring: Ariyan Johnson, Kevin Thigpen, Ebony Jerido and..."

April 16, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

She is a Man, He is a Woman

"...by: Chan Ho-Sun. Starring: Anitia Yuen, Carinia Yau and Leslie Cheung. One of the top-grossing films in Hong Kong..."

Dec. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Six Documentaries Not to Miss at AGLIFF

From strong voices to strong representation, true stories being told at the LGBTQ+ film festival

"...USA, 60 min., Southwest Premiere) Saturday, Aug. 24, 1:15pm. Becoming Leslie..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...Becoming Leslie, 5:30pm, Rollins Theatre, Badge required..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Now Streaming in Austin: "The Paint Wizzard"

Locally made SXSW short gets a new home in virtual initiative

"...two very public figures who challenged gender norms with Leslie Cochran and Jennifer Gale, and we just had a..."

April 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Quiet on the Set: Filmmakers on Shooting and Working at Austin Studios

As told to Richard Whittaker

"...sanctuary in the film world." – Former AFS intern and Becoming Leslie director Tracy Frazier..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: On the Campaign Trail With Beto O'Rourke

Plus: More TribFest picks, and our favorite movies made by women

"...and co-founder of Hawgfly Productions), and Tracy Frazier (director, Becoming Leslie). • Me on the death of Nora Ephron,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Celebrating Woman Director Awareness Month With Recommendations From Local Filmmakers

From artistic inspirations to personal connections, the legacies of women directors

"...Tracy Frazier is the director of upcoming documentary Becoming Leslie. Kat Candler is the director of Hellion and..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Screens Feature

The AggreGAYtor: September 10

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...pose. Today’s AggreGAYtor is still in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model...."

Sept. 10, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Austin-Made Comedy Home Free Is Taking Homelessness Seriously

How a chance encounter in 1997 keeps changing lives

"...more people who knew the Professor. Alongside figures like Leslie Cochran, Jennifer Gale, and Gerry van King, aka the..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF Review: Erica's First Holy Shit

Austin's alternative fitness superstar hits the big screen

"...often aimed directly at Austin audiences, people who'll remember Leslie without the brief primer that Nix provides. It's a..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Recap: aGLIFF’s Annual Queer Filmmakers Brunch

Lisa Donato announced as aGLIFF 2019 Breakthrough Award recipient

"...morning included Michelle Randolph Faires and Tracy Frazier of Becoming Leslie, Flavio Alves of The Garden Left Behind, Rodney..."

March 10, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

ATX Film News

Austin at the Oscars, and cinemas move towards reopening

"...another Austin regular, Annie Small (The Honor Farm, Tower, Becoming Leslie). Congrats to both...."

April 30, 2021 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Take Two Aspirin and Ping Me in the Morning

Heath care: an oral future

"...collect call from upwhen: fervent and in a hurry. Leslie Ziegler speaks with the same enthusiastic tones about her..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Chen Kaige; with Gong Li, Leslie Cheung...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...science show tries to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...literally. Cast: Hugo Weaving, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Ewen Leslie, Geoff Morrell, Georgina Haig, Noni Hazlehurst, John Noble (World..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

'Beat the Rush'

Butler School of Music's new concert series connects great music with great art

"...redefining its role in our time. Its musicians are becoming much more vigorous and aggressive in rallying enthusiasm for..."

March 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Wong Kar-wai; with Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chang Chen...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Next CodeNEXT Put Off for Another Day, Again

City manager Spencer Cronk to wait for more input before making tough choices

"...and we can begin to finally make strides toward becoming a fair and inclusive city. The city propped up..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1951, 113min/color, 35mm) Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, and Oscar Levant. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Gene..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...down from his post at Public Citizen. Council Member Leslie Pool was on hand to deliver a proclamation, calling..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

With his election a foregone conclusion, Mayor Watson sticks close to the party scene Saturday night.

"...Slusher, Bill Spelman, and Jackie Goodman, along with supporters Leslie Pool, Ann Kitchen, Robin Rather, Glen Maxey, and Elliott..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Poetry of Pain

The Fires

"...by Leslie Stainton Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $35 hard..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Books Review

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