More than two decades after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, a man has released never-before-seen footage of the Twin Towers’ collapse. Captured from a new angle, this footage adds another layer of understanding to one of the most devastating moments in modern history. Kei Sugimoto, the man behind the camera, recently shared this footage, which had been stored away for over 22 years.1

The Day That Changed the World

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On September 11, 2001, 19 members of the jihadist terror group Al-Qaeda hijacked four planes, using them as weapons in a coordinated attack on the United States. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, leading to the collapse of the Twin Towers and the death of nearly 3,000 people.2 The aftermath of this event reshaped U.S. foreign policy and left a lasting impact on the world.

Rediscovering the Footage

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Kei Sugimoto recently discovered boxes of old video tapes while cleaning his closet. Among them was footage he captured on 9/11 using a Sony VX2000 camera. Concerned that some tapes had already deteriorated, Sugimoto quickly digitized the footage, revealing a perspective of the Twin Towers’ collapse that had never been seen before.

A Unique Perspective of the Collapse

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The footage, filmed from the roof of a building at 64 St Marks Place in New York City, offers a view of the Twin Towers collapse from the north, a perspective not commonly seen in other recordings. As the towers billow with black smoke before collapsing, viewers are given a chilling reminder of the events of that day. One viewer noted, “This footage offers a unique perspective not seen from the south or east”.

Sources
“Man who shared new 9/11 footage after 23 years from ‘unseen angle’ explains what it was like to witness the atrocity.” Lad Bible. Brenna Cooper. July 31, 2024.
“Man releases new footage of 9/11 after 23 years revealing unseen angle of Twin Towers collapse.” Unilad. Kit Roberts. July 26, 2024.