More than two decades after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, new footage of the Twin Towers’ collapse has emerged. Kei Sugimoto, the individual who filmed the video, recently uncovered the footage while going through old tapes stored in his closet. Upon releasing it, many were struck by how even 23 years later, previously unseen perspectives of that day continue to surface. As one Reddit user remarked, “It’s crazy that we’re still getting new footage after all these years.”
The video, captured from the rooftop of a building at 64 St. Marks Place in New York City, offers a rare view of the towers collapsing from the north. The footage shows the towers enveloped in smoke before their eventual collapse, offering what one viewer described as a “unique perspective not seen from the south or east.”
Since its release on July 23, 2023, the footage has sparked extensive discussion online. One user reflected, “It makes me wonder how much history is still tucked away in attics or basements, waiting to be discovered.”
Sugimoto’s decision to share the video contributes a new visual layer to the collective memory of 9/11, reinforcing the enduring impact of an event that shaped the course of the 21st century.
