Joni 1979
"You've never met anyone quite like Joni."
Overview
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.
Director: James F. Collier
Cast
Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni
Bert Remsen
John Eareckson
Katherine De Hetre
Jay Eareckson
Cooper Huckabee
Dick Filbert
John Milford
Dr. Sherrill
Jay W. MacIntosh
Lindy Eareckson
Ernie Hudson
Earl
Michael Mancini
Don Bertolli
Louise Hoven
Diana
Richard Lineback
Steve Estes