Joni (1979)
- Directed by
- James F. Collier
- Genre
- drama film, biographical film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 13 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
After a diving accident leaves her paralyzed, a young woman named Joni struggles with her new reality. The film follows her physical and emotional journey as she learns to adapt and find a sense of purpose.
inspirationalpersonalemotionalslow-pacedhopefulintrospectivefaith-drivenearnest
What happens
Joni is a 1980 American independent biographical drama film directed by James F. Collier. It is the true story of Joni Eareckson Tada (played by herself), a seventeen-year-old girl who becomes paralyzed after a diving accident. It is based on her autobiography of the same name. 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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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