• Source: Joni (film)

      • Joni is a 1980 independent drama film and biopic directed by James F. Collier. It is based on her autobiography of the same name. It is the true story of Joni Eareckson Tada (played by herself), a seventeen-year-old girl who becomes paralyzed after a diving accident. Through her physical, emotional and spiritual struggles, Joni learns to trust in God. Billy Graham financed the film through his company World Wide Pictures and appeared in a cameo.


      Plot


      In 1967, at age 17, Joni Eareckson is involved in a diving accident that leaves her quadriplegic. As she attempts to come to terms with the reality of her new disability, she seeks the Bible for guidance and her Christian faith grows.


      Cast


      Joni Eareckson Tada as herself
      Bert Remsen as John Eareckson
      Katherine De Hetre as Jay Eareckson
      Cooper Huckabee as Dick Filbert
      John Milford as Dr. Sherrill
      Jay W. MacIntosh as Lindy Eareckson
      Louise Hoven as Diana
      Michael Mancini as Don Bertolli
      Richard Lineback as Steve Estes
      Ernie Hudson as Earl
      Betsy Jones-Moreland as Mrs. Barber


      Production


      This film was shot on location at Kernan Hospital and the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. In Los Angeles, California, it was shot at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Veterans Administration and Wadsworth Hospital Center. This movie was filmed in sequence, to help Joni revisit her events surrounding the injury.


      Release


      Joni premiered on October 24, 1980, in Los Angeles. It played in New York City on March 4, 1983.


      Reception


      Janet Maslin of The New York Times wrote the film is made more interesting and poignant by casting Tada as herself. TV Guide rated it 2/4 stars and called Tada "a natural actress".


      References




      External links


      Joni at IMDb
      Joni at the TCM Movie Database

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