Joni
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 and finds strength in her new Christian...
Release Date: June 01, 1979
Director:
James F. Collier
Runtime: 1 h 15 min
MPAA: G
Production: World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Country: United States
Language: English
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