Joni (film)
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| Directed by | James F. Collier |
| Screenplay by | James F. Collier |
| Based on | Joni:An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson and Joe Musser |
| Produced by | Frank R. Jacobson |
| Starring | Joni Eareckson Tada |
| Cinematography | Frank Raymond |
| Edited by | Duane Hartzell |
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| Distributed by | World Wide Pictures |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million |
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.