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Joni (1979)
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75 min | Biography, Drama

Joni (1979)

75 min | Biography, Drama

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 (book) | Joe Musser (book)

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Jun 1, 1979 (United States)

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31 cast members

Name	Known for
Joni Eareckson Tada Joni Joni See fewer	Alone Yet Not Alone (2013)
Bert Remsen John Eareckson John Eareckson See fewer	Code of Silence (1985)
Katherine De Hetre Jay Eareckson Jay Eareckson See fewer	Being There (1979)
Cooper Huckabee Dick Filbert Dick Filbert See fewer	Gettysburg (1993)
John Milford Dr. Sherrill Dr. Sherrill See fewer	Homefront (1991)
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