Group finds and publishes previously unseen images of 9/11
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- Edward Sferrazza recorded raw footage of the 9/11 attacks near the World Trade Center, capturing the shock and chaos.
- The 9/11 Media Preservation Group, led by Andrew, digitizes and shares previously unseen media from the attacks.
- The group collaborates with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to preserve historical records.
- Andrew's team tracks down rare footage and photos, like debris from Flight 11 and images from architect Laszlo Kiss.
- Many witnesses and survivors had never shared their experiences until approached by the preservation group.
- The group focuses on New York's World Trade Center attacks due to the abundance of available media.
- Dennis Lovelady's balcony footage and Kodak floppy disk photos were among the materials recovered and published.
- Sferrazza’s full video was digitized and shared publicly for the first time in 2024 after being stored for years.
- The mission emphasizes preserving the human aspect of 9/11, beyond just the widely known 'highlight reels.'
- Stephanie Schmeling highlights the ongoing discovery of undocumented media as people become more willing to share.