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## Transcript

Was a group of women really denied access to the Con Film Festival because they weren't wearing heels? Yes, at least according to ScreenDaily. It reports a group of women weren't allowed to attend the screening of the film Carol, Sunday, after being told the height of their smart footwear didn't pass muster. The women were reportedly wearing flats. Now the dress code is pretty strict at the festival and not just for the celebrities. According to Us website, anyone attending gala screenings must be in an evening dress or black tie. But there's absolutely nothing mentioned about a heel requirement.

The director of the Amy Winehouse documentary showing at the festival also tweeted that his wife wasn't originally allowed into the screening because she was wearing flats. However, the director of the festival tweeted that any rumor about women being required to wear heels to access the festival is unfounded. Still, this hasn't stopped reporters from asking celebrities about their opinions on, as one critic referred to it, High Heel Gate. When asked about it at a press conference, the Guardian reports actress Emily Blunt said that's very disappointing, just when you kind of think there are these new waves Place of equality.

Variety reports Blunt went on to say, she thinks everyone should start wearing flats and that she prefers to wear Converse Sneakers. These heel requirement rumors come just days after the American Civil Liberties Union asks Federal Agencies to investigate gender discrimination in Hollywood, specifically when it comes to female directors. Out of the 19 films up for the top awards at the Con Film Festival, only two were directed by women.

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