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.

Billy Graham financed the film through his company World Wide Pictures and appeared in a cameo.

As she attempts to come to terms with the reality of her new disability, she seeks the Bible for guidance and her Christian faith grows.

[3] Janet Maslin of The New York Times wrote the film is made more interesting and poignant by casting Tada as herself.