Barbara Gordon

The Sedation of America

March 25, 1982

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About Barbara Gordon

Barbara Gordon is an author and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her bestselling memoir, I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can, tells the story of her addiction to Valium and the difficult journey back to mental health. A film adaptation of the book, featuring Jill Clayburgh as the author, was released this year.

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