Joni

1979

Biography / Drama

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 70%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 70%
IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 424 424

Plot summary

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 Photo
James F. Collier

Top cast

Bert Remsen Photo
Bert Remsen as John Eareckson
John Milford Photo
John Milford as Dr. Sherrill
Gwen Van Dam Photo
Gwen Van Dam as Nurse Pauline
Ernie Hudson Photo
Ernie Hudson as Earl
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1 GB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
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1.86 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   es  
23.976 fps
1 hr 51 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by mark-john 7 / 10

Great depiction of trauma, PTSD flashbacks but bad religion

Reviewed by ccthemovieman-1 7 / 10

What Can You Say? An Incredible Woman

It almost goes without saying that this is a nice and inspiring story. I say that because most people who view this VHS know who Joni Eareckson (Tada) is before they watch this 1980 story of her amazing life. Christians, I assume, are the ones who know about this woman and how she turned a tragedy into a very powerful witness to God.Joni plays herself in this movie while the rest of the cast are professional actors. She's a so- so actress but her story is so extraordinary I didn't find myself getting concerned about her acting. The only problem I had with the film was that was a tad too slow. Watching almost two hours of a woman in physical rehabilitation is not easy!Yes, she is an incredible woman - and continues to be today - but there are a number of frustrating and depressing moments in the film as we see her grapple, mentally, physically and spiritually with trying to cope with being almost totally paralyzed. I just cannot fathom what she, and others like her, has gone through. You get some sense of that in this film. I would strongly recommend this film to anyone who has suffered a major physical setback in their life. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who has overcome them as well as Joni, so this movie could be a great encourager for you. (It would help if someone would release this on DVD!)Also - for anyone - I would recommend reading some of Joni's books, check out her artwork and just - if nothing else - learn a little about what makes this woman tick. It might just turn your life around, too.
Reviewed by bkoganbing 6 / 10

Inspiring story

I guess there was no one better to tell the story of Joni Earacksen Tada than herself. So like Audie Murphy got to play himself in his autobiographical film, Ms. Tada gets to do her own story.In 1967 Ms. Tada while diving smacked into a platform abd sustained a broken neck. She became a quadriplegic and learned to function that way. She was an equestrian before that accident, but learned to develop another talent while being paralyzed. You'll have to watch the film to see what it is.Joni Eareckson Tada is a fine teller of her own story. Joni is a film for more than church basements.
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