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Gédéon Naudet makes a really interesting point here that I’ve never considered. Without his and his brother Jules’ footage that day, many people would have thought that first responders catastrophically messed up - and that the death toll should have been much lower. But Jules footage proves that they... show more

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Richard Signorelli 🌱🇺🇦 🌊 🇺🇸 🇨🇦4 days ago

Chief Pfeifer spur of the moment and sound decision to allow the filming to continue inside the North Tower does not get enough credit. For the families of the firefighters filmed in the lobby that morning as well as historians, the film is priceless.

The Fat Controller4 days ago

In a counterfactual where the towers didn't collapse, I wonder if there's anything that could have been done to put those upper floors out. I'm afraid I doubt it. Everyone above the impact zone in Tower 1 were doomed, god bless them

5 Rounds Rapid4 days ago

It was a brilliant move. The NYPD and FDNY actually had their own videographers and photographers, but almost none of them survived that day.

Maisie the Tortie / Margaret 🇬🇧🇨🇦4 days ago

I hate to think how Jules was feeling after that day- such a terrible thing to experience.

Michael Berard4 days ago

Thank you for testifying for this. Having us known about their work. Thank you

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French brothers Jules and Gédéon Naudet were filming a documentary on the FDNY, capturing the relatively boring day to day details.. In fact their main focus in their film was a “rookie” firefighter - Tony Benetatos and his transition into an experienced firefighter. Until they got a call regarding a suspected gas leak in a form drain at Church and Lispenard St in Lower Manhattan. What Jules Naudet captured next is some of the most famous, unintended footage ever recorded in human history.

French brothers Jules and Gédéon Naudet were filming a documentary on the FDNY, capturing the relatively boring day to day details.. In fact their main focus in their film was a “rookie” firefighter - Tony Benetatos and his transition into an experienced firefighter. Until they got a call regarding a suspected gas leak in a form drain at Church and Lispenard St in Lower Manhattan. What Jules Naudet captured next is some of the most famous, unintended footage ever recorded in human history.

TheOlChippy

116,496 views • 22 days ago

Jules Naudet’s extended raw 9/11 footage is fascinating. You can see the details of 1 persons perspective. Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer appears to be one of the first crews to arrive. He tells Jules, “you stay with me”. The lobby windows of wtc1 were already blown out, and immediately upon entering there was a victim who was getting into the elevator when jet fuel ran down the shaft all the way to the lobby. They turn to the left, and set up command post in the north west corner of tower 1, a small decision that most likely saved their lives and allowed them to escape with their lives when wtc2 collapsed.

Jules Naudet’s extended raw 9/11 footage is fascinating. You can see the details of 1 persons perspective. Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer appears to be one of the first crews to arrive. He tells Jules, “you stay with me”. The lobby windows of wtc1 were already blown out, and immediately upon entering there was a victim who was getting into the elevator when jet fuel ran down the shaft all the way to the lobby. They turn to the left, and set up command post in the north west corner of tower 1, a small decision that most likely saved their lives and allowed them to escape with their lives when wtc2 collapsed.

TheOlChippy

54,761 views • 22 days ago

29 minutes .. 29 minutes separated the collapse of the south and north tower. After surviving the collapse of wtc2, Battalion Chief Joseph Pfiefer, cameraman Jules Naudet (who happened to be filming a documentary on nyfd and captured some of the only footage of the north tower being hit), and the remaining crews set up command on West and Vessey, which was extremely close to the still standing north tower. Moments later, as the last few men and women escaped onto vessey street, the north tower gave way.

29 minutes .. 29 minutes separated the collapse of the south and north tower. After surviving the collapse of wtc2, Battalion Chief Joseph Pfiefer, cameraman Jules Naudet (who happened to be filming a documentary on nyfd and captured some of the only footage of the north tower being hit), and the remaining crews set up command on West and Vessey, which was extremely close to the still standing north tower. Moments later, as the last few men and women escaped onto vessey street, the north tower gave way.

TheOlChippy

305,923 views • 22 days ago

I made a comment earlier that to me, the new Jules Naudet high-definition footage from 9/11 shows Bill Biggart in some of the final moments of his life. Several people have asked me for follow ups and what exactly I meant, so I wanted to break this down further. For context, and as you’ll see in this footage, Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer, his crew, and Jules Naudet (French documentary maker) just survived the collapse of the South Tower by escaping through the command post in the North Tower, over the pedestrian bridge crossing the west side highway, and into the world financial center. After emerging from the world financial center, they take a look at the Marriott hotel that is now sliced in half, and begin putting the pieces of the puzzle together - the South Tower fell - they somehow survived. A new command post is now set up on West and Vesey street to the northwest corner of the north tower, beside the Verizon building. As they walk to the new command post; they pass an NYPD response truck, and a gentleman - dressed in all light colors, is collecting himself, dusting himself off, and seeking refuge from the south tower collapse that he just survived. Go to 2:32 mark in the video where this begins. The high definition video shows a clear visual of a man, who to me is Bill Biggart, who was known to be in this area given the last photos of his life that was collected from his camera that was found in the rubble. It appears he has a strap (camera ?) with him, some black piece of clothing near his face (a hoody?), and matches the general clothing and stature of Bill Biggart. Now I’m not sure if this has already been a circulated theory. I haven’t seen anything. I’m just passing along my observations and reasonings, but I am happy and eager to learn more on this. Rest in Peace Bill Biggart, and condolences to his family. His last photos provide a rare visual glimpse at the base of the north tower moments before the end.

I made a comment earlier that to me, the new Jules Naudet high-definition footage from 9/11 shows Bill Biggart in some of the final moments of his life. Several people have asked me for follow ups and what exactly I meant, so I wanted to break this down further. For context, and as you’ll see in this footage, Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeifer, his crew, and Jules Naudet (French documentary maker) just survived the collapse of the South Tower by escaping through the command post in the North Tower, over the pedestrian bridge crossing the west side highway, and into the world financial center. After emerging from the world financial center, they take a look at the Marriott hotel that is now sliced in half, and begin putting the pieces of the puzzle together - the South Tower fell - they somehow survived. A new command post is now set up on West and Vesey street to the northwest corner of the north tower, beside the Verizon building. As they walk to the new command post; they pass an NYPD response truck, and a gentleman - dressed in all light colors, is collecting himself, dusting himself off, and seeking refuge from the south tower collapse that he just survived. Go to 2:32 mark in the video where this begins. The high definition video shows a clear visual of a man, who to me is Bill Biggart, who was known to be in this area given the last photos of his life that was collected from his camera that was found in the rubble. It appears he has a strap (camera ?) with him, some black piece of clothing near his face (a hoody?), and matches the general clothing and stature of Bill Biggart. Now I’m not sure if this has already been a circulated theory. I haven’t seen anything. I’m just passing along my observations and reasonings, but I am happy and eager to learn more on this. Rest in Peace Bill Biggart, and condolences to his family. His last photos provide a rare visual glimpse at the base of the north tower moments before the end.

TheOlChippy

242,840 views • 18 days ago

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TheOlChippy

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81,997 views • 22 days ago

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290,346 views • 19 days ago

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The POPS you hear in this video ar the jumpers. North Tower lobby. September 11, 2001. Clock running. 9:00 to 9:10. FDNY staging in the marble. Radios. Chiefs. Civilians still moving. Then the South Tower gets hit — and through the lobby windows you see the debris fall. Jules Naudet’s camera. Real time. No narration needed. Never forget what that morning actually looked like from inside. Watch part 3: Credit: Jules/Gédéon Naudet / Goldfish Pictures documentary *9/11* (2002)

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