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Joni

  • 1979
  • G
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
419
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Joni (1979)
Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth and finds strength in her new Christian faith.
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Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth... Read allBased on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth and finds strength in her new Christian faith.Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth and finds strength in her new Christian faith.

  • Director
    • James F. Collier
  • Writers
    • James F. Collier
    • Joni Eareckson Tada
    • Joe Musser
  • Stars
    • Joni Eareckson Tada
    • Bert Remsen
    • Katherine De Hetre
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    419
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James F. Collier
    • Writers
      • James F. Collier
      • Joni Eareckson Tada
      • Joe Musser
    • Stars
      • Joni Eareckson Tada
      • Bert Remsen
      • Katherine De Hetre
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joni Eareckson Tada
    • Joni
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • John Eareckson
    Katherine De Hetre
    Katherine De Hetre
    • Jay Eareckson
    Cooper Huckabee
    Cooper Huckabee
    • Dick Filbert
    John Milford
    John Milford
    • Dr. Sherrill
    Jay W. MacIntosh
    • Lindy Eareckson
    Louise Hoven
    • Diana
    Michael Mancini
    • Don Bertolli
    Cloyce Morrow
    • Barbara Marshall
    Richard Lineback
    Richard Lineback
    • Steve Estes
    Sarah Rush
    Sarah Rush
    • Kathy Eareckson
    Jeff Austin
    Jeff Austin
    • Butch
    Cheryl Harvey
    • Betty
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Earl
    Barbara Mallory
    Barbara Mallory
    • Ann Wilson
    Jane Ralston
    • B.J
    Betsy Jones-Moreland
    • Mrs. Barber
    Stephen Parr
    • Marine Lieutenant
    • Director
      • James F. Collier
    • Writers
      • James F. Collier
      • Joni Eareckson Tada
      • Joe Musser
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    10nsw-93368

    Had the book, but didn't know the movie existed!

    I absolutely loved watching this even though I'm not a fan of 80's movies in general.
    ABP

    A Touching Christian Movie

    This is a very good Christian Movie. I read the book called "Joni" and that's where this movie came from. I would say, that if you want a lot of drama then this is what you need to see.
    5othon1977

    Its all about god

    It's a kind a waste of time because it's all about religion and faith.
    Jason-173

    Joni

    This movie tugs on your heart like 3-pound nylon and a bonefish lure. Every girl I knew in 1980 owned the 'Joni' book. My favorite part is when Joni draws with the pen in her mouth. In conclusion, I like pens.
    9chrismcreynolds

    This is a "must see" for patients and even more so for their families

    I some times wish I had Joni's health, because life is all about expectations and she exceeds the expectations of all of those around her and fortunately her own (after an adjustment period).

    What is critical is that (according to this story) she has full support from friends and family. I promise you this is often not the case. Often what happens is the lay person has their own expectations based on naiveté. In my case, my drive to restore function to my permanent injuries only makes my family wonder why I can't get double the results. You see my point? Their expectations are always going to be more than what I achieve. My drive and hard work to them only proved that it was not so bad in the first place. I am not not all people are like that but I fear that most are. I try to speak out for others that are treated unfairly and it is too humiliating to defend my own strengths. I have been considering a book for my story but my humble sense of self makes me prefer to point to Joni's story as a triumph. My story would sound like an attack on my family but they are probably just typical. Joni is sensational and I can see that without her family there for her in the first years the story would have been 10,000 times more tragic.

    Please consider watching and or reading this if anyone in your family suffers any permanent disability.

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    • Trivia
      Quadriplegic Joni Eareckson Tada portrayed herself in this picture.
    • Connections
      Featured in Joni and Friends: I'd Rather Be in This Wheelchair Knowing Him... (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Journey's End
      Music by Tedd Smith

      Lyrics by Rob Tregenza

      Performed by Joni Eareckson Tada

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Billy Graham Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Joni, mia gynaika xanazei
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • World Wide Pictures (WWP)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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