More than 22 years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, newly discovered footage of the Twin Towers’ collapse has been released. Kei Sugimoto, the man who captured the footage, recently unearthed it while sorting through old video tapes. The footage, shot from a new angle on the roof of a building at 64 St Marks Place in New York City, provides a fresh perspective on the tragic event.

On 9/11, Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed two into the World Trade Center, leading to the collapse of the Twin Towers and nearly 3,000 deaths. The fallout from this attack profoundly altered U.S. foreign policy and had a global impact.

Sugimoto’s footage, which had been stored away for over two decades, offers a view of the collapse from the north, a rarely seen angle. Since its release on July 23, 2023, the video has gone viral, prompting discussions on social media about the continued discovery of new 9/11 footage.

The release highlights the significance of preserving historical records, with many reflecting on how much more might be hidden away, awaiting discovery. Sugimoto’s footage not only provides a unique visual of 9/11 but also contributes to the ongoing collective memory of this pivotal event in modern history.