Director: James F. Collier

Writer(s): James F. Collier, Joni Eareckson Tada

Starring: Joni Eareckson Tada, Bert Remsen, Katherine De Hetre, Cooper Huckabee, John Milford, Jay W. MacIntosh, Louise Hoven, Michael Mancini, Cloyce Morrow, Richard Lineback, Sarah Rush, Jeff Austin, Cheryl Harvey, Ernie Hudson, Barbara Mallory, Jane Ralston, Betsy Jones-Moreland, Stephen Parr, Barry Hamilton, Patricia Wilson, Sean Morgan, Lavelle Roby, Gwen Van Dam, Bill Sorrells, John Holland, Guy Korte, Douglas M. Webb, Mona Bruns, Jay McKenna

Synopsis: 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 faith.

Release Date: June 1, 1979 (USA) | Length: 75 min | Genre: Biography, Drama, Religion | Certificate: G

Note: There are several other black actors in this film that I couldn’t identify. I need to see the film in English to better identify people. Checking to see if I can find it at the library.

Unknown People

One of these (4) women is Lavelle Roby – possibly #4. #2 and #3 appear in the scene where the guy is trying to smuggle the cat into the hospital. #1 appears in several scenes (with lines) and seems to be the best friend.