Joni (film)
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Joni is a 1979 film based on the book "Joni". The film reveals the true life story of Joni Eareckson Tada
, a young girl who in the spring of her life becomes suddenly paralyzed. Through her physical, emotional and spiritual struggles, Joni learns to trust in God.
The director is James F. Collier, who also co-wrote the script with Joni herself. Joni acts as herself throughout most of the film, except in a few scenes at the beginning.
Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." "Joni" is pronounced as if it were spelled "Johnny" as she was named after her father.-Biography:As a teenager, Joni...
, a young girl who in the spring of her life becomes suddenly paralyzed. Through her physical, emotional and spiritual struggles, Joni learns to trust in God.
The director is James F. Collier, who also co-wrote the script with Joni herself. Joni acts as herself throughout most of the film, except in a few scenes at the beginning.