'High On Heels': Atlanta Filmmaker Explores Footwear In New Documentary

High heels have become a staple in women’s fashion.

Whether it’s from keeping up with the latest trends or kicking them off at the end of a long day, heels seem to bring joy to countless women (as well as sore feet, blisters and other problems).

Adelin Gasana, 34, of Vinings, sought to dive into the paradox of the trend and more in his new, locally-produced documentary High on Heels.

“Raising awareness and shining a light on what women experience will give men appreciation for what the women in their lives endure,” Gasana recently told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution of his reasons for exploring heels as a documentary subject.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gasana wasn’t able to screen the film in festivals last year.

Instead, viewers can stream it on Vimeo and YouTube.

Here’s what Gasana writes of the documentary’s synopsis:

“High heels are an experience for women. Today, heels have come to represent many things for many women like beauty, sexuality, sophistication, empowerment, maturity, style, and professionalism. This documentary film explores this dynamic and examines the subtle yet popular accessory both men and women take for granted. An in-depth look into the historical significance of the high-heeled shoe will parallel an in-depth look at the health factors that come with wearing them. As a conversational piece, the symbolism, evolution and lifestyle trend of the high heel are expressed by shoe designers, stylists, dancers, models, fashion bloggers, doctors, and everyday women.”

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