{{Short description|Ghanaian film}} {{Italic title}} {{Infobox film | name = Fix Us | image = | alt = | caption = | native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --> | director = Pascal Amanfo | producer = Yvonne Nelson | writer = | screenplay = Pascal Amanfo<br>Yvonne Nelson | story = | based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --> | starring = Yvonne Nelson<br>Yvonne Okoro<br>Alexandra Amon<br>Prince David Osei<br>Michelle Attoh<br>Jessica Williams<br>Belinda Dzattah<br>Hajia4Real<br>Irene Logan<br>Mofe Duncan<br>Tobi Bakre | narrator = | music = Bernie Anti | cinematography = John Passah | editing = Okey Benson | studio = YN Productions | distributor = | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|12|6}} | runtime = | country = Ghana | language = English | budget = | gross = }} '''Fix Us''' is a 2019 Ghanaian movie produced by Yvonne Nelson and directed by Pascal Amanfo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix |website=Netflix |url=https://www.netflix.com/gh/title/81270771 }}</ref> The film won several awards at the Ghana Movie Awards.
==Plot== Three young woman who had ambitions of becoming superstars meet at an audition ground having similar dreams. They became friends and later on in life had their dreams come true, but they felt that something was missing in their lives after achieving fame and wealth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yvonne Nelson's movie Fix Us to stream on Netflix |url=https://www.businessghana.com/ |access-date=2021-02-22 |website=BusinessGhana}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-05 |title=Netflix streams {{sic|Ghan|ian|hide=y}} film 'Fix Us' |url=https://www.broadcastprome.com/news/netflix-streams-ghanian-film-fix-us/ |access-date=2021-02-22 |website=BroadcastPro ME |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Cast ==
* Yvonne Nelson as Naadei Mills * Yvonne Okoro as Chioma Williams * Alexandra Amon as Jaya Aseidu * Prince David Osei as Greg * Michelle Attoh as Wendy * Jessica Williams as Dona * Belinda Dzattah as Timi * Mona Montrage (Hajia4Reall) as Abi * Irene Logan as Ama * Mofe Duncan as Randy * Tobi Bakre as Jojo * Sekyere Appiah-Agyei as Judge * David Mantse Ankrah as Kwesi * Nana Ekua Amakoah Adinkra as Makeup Artist * Jameel Aliyu Buba as Ray * Kweku Elliot as Ruffy
== Production == Several African actors were announced as starring in the film, which included Yvonne Okoro, Prince David Osei, and Michelle Attoh. The film marked the acting debut for social media influencer Hajia4Reall and musician Irene Logan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hajia4real lands first movie role in Yvonne Nelson's new movie |url=https://yen.com.gh/136853-hajia4real-lands-movie-role-yvonne-nelsons-movie.html |website=Yen |access-date=2021-04-14 |archive-date=2021-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414121114/https://yen.com.gh/136853-hajia4real-lands-movie-role-yvonne-nelsons-movie.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=":1" />
== Release == ''Fix Us'' premiered in Ghana on 6 December 2019 at the Silverbird Theaters in Accra, after which it screened in Ghana as well as in other areas of Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-04 |title=Yvonne Nelson announces new movie "Fix Us", premieres December 6 |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/movies/yvonne-nelson-announces-new-movie-fix-us-premieres-december-6/y0sqlk7 |access-date=2021-04-14 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2019-12-07 |title=Yvonne Nelson hits big with 'Fix Us' Friday opening |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Yvonne-Nelson-hits-big-with-Fix-Us-Friday-opening-808747 |access-date=2021-04-14 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> In 2020 the movie premiered on Netflix.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Yvonne Nelson's movie Fix Us to stream on Netflix |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/yvonne-nelson-s-movie-fix-us-to-stream-on-netflix.html |location=Accra, Ghana|access-date=2021-02-22 |newspaper=Daily Graphic|language=en-gb}}</ref>
== Reception == Pulse Nigeria listed ''Fix Us'' as one of the best new Ghanaian films of the year, with both the outlet and ''Glitz Africa'' magazine noting that it had received a positive reception upon release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-26 |title=Best new Ghana movies of the year 2019 |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/movies/best-new-ghana-movies-of-the-year-2019/zr45r4y |access-date=2021-04-14 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yvonne Nelson's 'Fix Us' movie has arrived on Netflix. |url=https://www.glitzafrica.com/yvonne-nelsons-fix-us-movie-has-arrived-on-netflix/ |access-date=2021-04-14 |website=Glitz Africa Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Kemi Filani News was critical of the movie, stating that it contained "bad acting, shabby story-telling, poor continuity, over dwelling on one scene and lots more annoying issues."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-23 |title=Netflix Movie Review: Why you shouldn't watch Fix Us |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2020/08/netflix-movie-review-why-you-shouldnt-watch-fix-us.html |access-date=2021-04-14 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
=== Awards ===
* Ghana Movie Award for Performance as an Actress in a Supporting Role (won, Michelle Atton)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-01-01 |title="Fix Us", "Heroes of Africa" & Temi Otedola win at the 2020 Ghana Movie Awards {{!}} See the Full Winners List |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/01/2020-ghana-movie-awards/ |access-date=2021-04-14 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> * Ghana Movie Award for Sound Editing and Mixing (won, Bernie Anti)<ref name=":0" /> * Ghana Movie Award for Cinematography (won, John Passah)<ref name=":0" /> * Ghana Movie Award for Music Original Score (won, Berni Anti)<ref name=":0" /> * Ghana Movie Award for Writing Adapted or Original Screenplay (won, Pascal Amanfo)<ref name=":0" />
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|14235996}} * {{Netflix title}}
Category:2019 films Category:Ghanaian drama films Category:2019 English-language films Category:English-language Ghanaian films Category:English-language drama films
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