Documentary Chronicles Zachary Rolfe's Controversial 2.6 Seconds Case

The four-part docuseries '2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback' examines the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker by Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe in Yuendumu, Australia, in 2019.

Darren Dale's series details how the time gap between two shots fired at the teenager became a symbol for Indigenous deaths in custody. The documentary covers the five-week trial where Rolfe was found not guilty of murder and cleared of other charges before a coroner later ruled he displayed racist attitudes that may have contributed to Walker's death.

Dale, who previously produced 'The Tall Man,' describes the case as emblematic of Australian history after Rolfe received an acquittal in 2022. The series utilizes court testimony and body-worn camera footage to explore systemic failures affecting both Walker and Rolfe while highlighting broader issues regarding policing and racial relations.