History Captured with Cameras

Recently I watched a great documentary on the History Channel called, "102 Minutes that Changed America." The film follows the timeline of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. It's done entirely through audio and video from more than 100 witnesses to the event. There is no narration, only the sounds of the day as well as the comments from those who held the cameras.

It's quite a powerful technique that adds to the memory of this tragic day. After the first plane impact on the tower, you continually hear the sirens from countless rescue victims. Later, when the towers fall, you see the massive cloud of dust and debris that blocked out the sun.

While the emotional weight of 9/11 may make your reluctant to watch another film about that day, I highly recommend it. You get a very different perspective of the event from people who were experiencing an unbelievable day and had the wisdom to record it through video.

For more information about the film as well as supporting materials go to http://www.history.com/minisites/9-11