More than 20 years after September 11, 2001, rare footage of the Twin Towers’ collapse has surfaced, offering a new perspective on one of the century’s darkest days.
Kei Sugimoto, who filmed the scene, had kept the tapes hidden for 22 years before rediscovering them while cleaning his closet. Fearing the recordings might deteriorate, he quickly digitized them. Shot from the roof of 64 St Marks Place, the video captures the towers’ collapse from the north, a view rarely seen. As one observer noted, “This footage offers a unique perspective not seen from the south or east.”
The video was uploaded on July 23, 2023, and quickly went viral. Viewers reacted with shock and reflection. One Reddit user remarked, “It’s crazy that we’re almost 23 years out and still getting new footage,” while another said, “Makes me wonder how much history is being stored in people’s attics or basements waiting to be unearthed.”
The attacks on September 11, carried out by 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists, killed nearly 3,000 people and reshaped U.S. foreign policy.
Sugimoto’s footage not only documents history but also ensures future generations remember. It stands as a haunting reminder of a day that changed the world.
