His film captures the second event at an almost - identical angle to Rosenthal 's shot .
Sergeant Genaust , who was standing almost shoulder - to - shoulder with Rosenthal about three feet away , was shooting motion - picture film during the second flag - raising .
Rosenthal 's film captures the second event at an almost - identical angle Rosenthal Rosenthal 's shot .
Sergeant Genaust , who was standing almost shoulder - to - shoulder with Rosenthal about three feet away , was shooting motion - picture film during the second flag - raising .