Draft talk:Comin Up Short

Please reconsider.
"Comin' Up Short" is a critically acclaimed independent documentary film that has garnered considerable recognition for its insightful portrayal of a pivotal figure in West Coast Hip Hop, Jerome "Shorty" Muhammad. The film has been screened at prestigious venues such as the British Film Institute, the Pan African Film Festival, and it was partially funded from the Islamic Scholarship Fund showcasing its cultural significance and artistic merit.

I would like to emphasize that the sources supporting the article are reputable and reliable. One of the articles discussing the film is from a printed newspaper The Final Call, which happens to be one of the longest-running black owned newspapers in America [1 ]. Additionally, another article highlighting "Comin' Up Short" is from All Hip Hop, a highly respected online news site dedicated to Hip Hop culture [2 ].

Given the film's accolades and the credibility of the sources cited, I believe that an article about "Comin' Up Short" would contribute valuable content to Wikipedia, enriching its coverage of significant cultural works and figures.

Black independent films often receive inadequate coverage from mainstream media outlets due to a lack of understanding among the writers and critics tasked with reviewing them. A 2018 study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examined the demographics of critics reviewing the top 100 domestic films of 2017. The findings revealed a stark lack of diversity, with 82 percent of critics being white (non-Hispanic) and nearly 78 percent being male. Moreover, nearly 90 percent of those designated as "top critics" were white.

Wikipedia aims to showcase diversity. Please acknowledge the significance of including this important film.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. 69thstreet (talk) 06:14, 29 April 2024 (UTC)