Netflix to release Australian documentary about justice and policing
Netflix to release Australian documentary about justice and policing
Updated at: September 10, 2026 at 03:00 AM
Netflix has secured global rights to '2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback,' a compelling four-part Australian documentary.
The series investigates the tragic 2019 death of Kumanjayi Walker, an Indigenous teenager shot by police in the remote community of Yuendumu.
The title refers to the split-second timeframe during the incident, which serves as a lens to explore deeper, urgent questions about justice, policing, and race within Australia.
Produced by Blackfella Films, this project is more than just a crime documentary; it is a profound examination of power dynamics and a community in mourning.
By bringing this story to a global audience through Netflix, the producers aim to shed light on issues that, while rooted in the Australian Outback, resonate with international conversations about accountability and equality.
