thomas allen harris: yes. ian lamb: what is going to do with the so-called outtakes that you are not going to use? thomas allen harris: we have them on the youtube channel and we will have them on the dvd extras. brian lamb: can they see them on the youtube channel now? thomas allen harris: yes ddfr.tv brian lamb: so people can upload to your website? thomas allen harris: yes, and we have another website which brings together both the diaspora and the film, and is called one world, one family and me, and that has all of the videos as well. brian lamb: you make a point in your film about when blacks who fought in world war i came back, they wanted the photography to give them their bona fide establishment that they were there. here is an excerpt from your film. thomas allen harris: black men had returned from world war i knowing that they were helping to win the war for democracy and they went immediately to the photograph studios and said, take my picture. it was with a sense of pride and expectation that they

thomas allen harris: a canon s ureshot d-16. brian lamb: our guest was thomas allen harris and he crated the film "through a lens darkly: black photographers and the emergence of a people." thomas allen harris: thank you brian. announcer: four free transcripts or to have your comments about this program, visit q7a.org. -- q&a.org. transcript are also available through our podcast. announcer: hear are previous interviews you might like. author dick lehr examines the film "the birth of a nation." and heidi ewing >> cutera ovi republican congress and follow the -- keep track over the republican-led congress. >> omx, british prime minister david cameron takes question. later, in conversation with the mayor of london and another chance to see "q&a" with filmmaker thomas allen harris. >> british prime minister david cameron answered questions from members of the house of commons concerning allegations that the swiss help avoid paying taxes. the prime minister also discussed the ukraine. mrs. 35 minutes. -- this is 35 minutes. questions

thomas allen harris: a canon sureshot g-16. brian lamb: our guest was thomas allen harris and he created the film "through a lens darkly: black photographers and the emergence of a people." thomas allen harris: thank you >> or free transcripts or give us your comments about this program, visit us at a -- qanda .org. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2015] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] >> this year marks a decade of compelling conversations on q&a. here are some previous interviews. dick lehr examines birth of a nation. heidi ewing talked about detroit. a andaron woolf on corn production in the u.s.. >> this president's day on the c-span networks, on c-span at 10:00 a.m. eastern -- >> to prove that leadership is our challenge in 1992, and that is why i announce my candidacy for president of the united states of america. [applause] >> a special presentation on campaign announcements from ronald reagan in 1979

harris. and, the british house of commons. later, london's mayor interviewed by mike allen. thomas allen harris -- announcer: this week on "q&a," our guest is thomas allen harris:, author of "through a lens darkly: black photographers and the emergence of a people," examining images of african-americans from the time of slavery through today. brian lamb: thomas allen harris "through a lens darkly" is what?

brian lamb: thomas allen harris, "through a lens darkly" is what?

tonight on q&a, filmmaker thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in photo graphic images from the time of slavery up through today. >> the firm is based in many ways on the work of debra willies, reflections in black her groundbreaking book. i was also very much aware that there was kind of other narrative that was going on, as well, in which black people were constructed post slavery and before the end of slavery as something other than human. and it was part of the marketing of photographs and memorabilia, and stereotypes that now would be considered declassy. but they are still haunting us in terms of the way in which we might see ourselves, in terms of ways in which we might see others. >> tonight at 8:00 eastern and pacific on c-span's q&a. this year c-span is touring cities across the country exploring american history. next a look at our recent visit to corpus christi, texas. you're watching american history tv all weekend, every weekend, on c-span 3. >> 70 miles of a barrier island with beach, bay, coastal prairie. we're located just about 25 minute

. >> tonight thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in fort -- photographic images from the time of slavery through today. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of deborah willis, "reflections and black," her groundbreaking work -- work on black photographers. she was also very aware that there was another minute -- narrative going on in which black people were constructed post slave lick -- slavery and even before the end the something inhuman and it was part of the marketing of certain brass memorabilia. now it would be considered declasse, but they still affect us in terms of the way we might see ourselves and others. >> tonight, on "q&a." >> each week "real america" brings you archival films that tell the story of the 20th century. next, "look for safekeeping," a police training film that explains how to recognize and deal with them -- mentally ill sponsored by the louisiana department of mental health, shot in new orleans with police and nonprofessional actors to portray a variety of difficult situations. >> 54, 50, 421. 17, 34, white female scre

. >> tonight thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in fort -- photographicmages from the time of slavery through today. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of deborah willis, "reflections and black," her groundbreaking work -- work on black photographers. she was also very aware that there was another

tonight on q&a, filmmaker thomas allen harris explores

. >> this sunday on q&a film maker thomas allen harris exports how african-americans have been portrayed in photographic images from the time of slavery through today. >> this was based in many ways on the work of debra willis. the groundbreaking book about black photographers and very much aware of this other narrative that is going on as well in which black people were constructed, opposed slavery and before the end of slavery. as something other than human. it was part of the marketing for photographs and memorabilia and stereotypes. now would be considered passe but in many ways they are still in terms of the way we invite to see ourselves. .. >> as president obama's special assistant and personal aide. booktv continues on monday with all five of the nom

visit ncicap.org] thomas allen harris talked about his film, through a lens darkly: black photographersand the emergence of a people, in which he exploresâ read more thomas allen harris talked about his film, through a lens darkly: black photographers and what's the story of you and your father? >> my father and mother divorced when i was maybe six seven. my father never took any photographs of my family of me my brother. both my brother and i are conage makers. my grand father took thousands of photographs of the family. so as i was making this film i was thinking about the ways in which this idea of framing, what that says about the person in front of the camera, behind the camera, the connection between the two. and also certain amount of grief that i never got to see myself. >> still alive? >> my father's still alive. >> do you have a relationship with him today? >> a relationship, perhaps you could call it a relationship. >> but why though do you think he didn't take photos when everybody else in the family seems to have taken thousands?

tonight on q&a thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in photographic images from the time of slavery up until today. >> it is based on the work of deborah willis. her groundbreaking work on black photographers but very much aware that there was this other theme going on in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human. it was part of the marketing of photograph and memorabilia. now it would be considered de cl asse but in many ways they are still haunting us in the way we see ourselves, in what we might see others. >> tonight at 8 p.m. eastern and pacific. on monday, vermont senator bernie sanders says he will not attend israeli prime minister benjamin addressed the congress. he said it was wrong for the president not to be consulted. he also talked about his presidential aspirations. this is one hour and 10 minutes. >> it is a great honor to welcome senator ernie sanders on our ongoing conversation. for those of you out there who want to comment on twitter, the hashtag is #sandersatbr

then on "q&a" thomas allen harris. tomorrow night on c-span, a discussion on hillary clinton. the former first lady, former secretary of state and a potential 2016 campaign. here is a portion of his or marx. -- his remarks. >> there is a populist element in the democratic party that is growing and she will need to respond to it. the way she response to that will be a big question. her first outing on that was not encouraging for her supporters. she said at one point that she was trying to show that she wasn't too close to wall street. she said businesses don't create jobs. it was a gaffe similar to obama's gaffe when he said you did not build that. the difference was, this was something that might indicate challenges ahead. obama said it when he was talking fast and he made a gaffe. when hillary said it she was speaking very slowly. if you watch on youtube it is really disturbing, because her mind should have said, what are you saying? >> watch a discussion on hillary clinton hosted by the new york historical society. >> now, a discussion on the future of the democratic party

this sunday, filmmaker, sal and harris -- filmmaker thomas allen harris. >> the film is based on the work of deborah willis. i was very much aware that there was this other narrative going on. black people were constructed. post slavery and before the end of slavery. it was part of the marketing photographs, memorabilia. in many ways there is kind of a -- in terms of the ways of which we would see ourselves and others. >> "washington journal" continues. host: joining us now is mike conaway. i want to ask you, have you read the authorization for use of military force? guest: i have. it is not the right strategy. to put in in during ground combat operations limits what we might do. none of us want to send ground troops into any conflict, but there is -- but i think it was a political move. it is about national security it should not be about partisan issues. jams of the democrats. they cannot do what they might want to do. it is unfortunate. i would not vote for that version of it. you will see us debating it having those conversations about the use of military force. host: when do you

. >> this sunday, on q&a -- film maker thomas allen harris explores how african americans have been portrayed in photographic images from the time of slavery up through today. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of debra willis reflections in black. i was also very much aware that there was this kind of other narrative that was going on as well in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human. and it was part of the marketing of of as and memorabilia and stereo types that now would be considered declasse but in many terms are haunting us in territories of the awe might see ourselves or others. >> sunday night at 8 tile eastern and pacific on q&a. >> january of 2014 the first retail marijuana stores opened in colorado following the passage of landmark legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use. one year layer a panel looks at the local state and national impact of decriminalizing recreational marijuana and offers advice to other states passing similar laws. this h is just under two hours. [applause] [captions

. >> this sunday on "q&a" filmmaker thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in photographic images from slavery up until today. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of deborah willis. there also very much aware that there is this other narrative going on as well, in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery, as something other than human. it was part of the marketing of photographs and memorabilia and stereotypes that now would be considered crass but in many ways they are still haunting us in terms of the weight we might see ourselves and others. >> sunday night at 8:00 eastern and pacific on "q&a." >> john boehner invited benjamin netanyahu to a joint meeting of congress. pacific onthursday, the senate majority whip filed a resolution welcoming the prime minister here are his remarks on the floor. >> mr. president, i want to speak on another matter, and that is an event that should be a momentous and historic event scheduled to take place on the other side of the capital next month. for the third time since

thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in photographic images from slavery until today. >> the film is based on the work of debra wilson. but i was also very much aware that there was a kind of other narrative that was going on as well. in which black people were constructed post slavery and before the end of slavery. it was part of the marketing of photographs and memorabilia and stereotypes that now would be considered declassee but now it is the way we may see ourselves or others. >> that is sunday night on c-span's q and a. >>> now initial -- at the start of the hearing the committee approves president obama's defense secretary nominee ashton carter. the whole senate voted 93-5. >>> good morning since quorum is now present i ask the committee to consider the nomination of dr. ashton b. carter to be secretary of defense. and if a roll call is requested we would be glad to have a roll call. if not, there is a motion -- is there anyone that would like a roll call vote? >> yeah. >> yeah, i don't know if we need it. >> we don't need it. >> mr. chairman, i wou

. >> this sunday, on q&a -- film maker thomas allen harris explores how african americans have been portrayedin photographic images from the time of slavery up through today. >> the film is based in many ways on the work of debra willis reflections in black. i was also very much aware that there was this kind of other narrative that was going on as well in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human. and it was part of the marketing of of as and memorabilia and stereo types that now would be considered

. >> this sunday on q&a film maker thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed in photographic images from the time of slavery through today. >> it is based in many ways on the work of douglas willis. aground breaking book about black photographers very much aware of this other narrative that was going on as well in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human and it was part of the marketing of photographs and memorabilia that and stereotypes that now would be considered and pleasant but now in terms of the way we invite ourselves and the way we might see others. >> sunday night at 8:00 eastern and pacific on c-span q&a. >> louisiana governor bobby jindal was in favor of harming the ukrainian government to defend itself against russia and education reform and questions about his political aspirations in this event hosted by the christian science monitor. it is about an hour. >> thanks for coming. i am david cook, the moderator. we welcome governor bobby jindal who has been with us twice the fo

. >> this sunday on q&a, thomas allen harris explores how african-americans have been portrayed photographicges from the time of slavery up to today. >> some are they work of the per willis. -- of deborah willis. they are very much aware that there is this other narrative that was going on in which black people were constructed post slavery and even before the end of slavery as something other than human. it was part of the marketing for memorabilia and stereotypes that now would be considered declasse. in terms of ways and in which we might see ourselves and others -- >> on c-span's q&a. "washington journal" continues. host: joining us on our show today is another congressional california member of congress, jerry mcnerney. he is a member of the energy and commerce committee. the house passed another keystone pipeline deal. this is the second of the year. 29 of your fellow democratic members voted in favor of this specific measure. what happens to this measure from here? there is some expectation of a veto from the president. is that a veto fight he can win? guest: he has issued a veto thre