Worn and Reborn
2026 • Short Documentary • 10 minutes
Runtime • 10 minutes
Competition • BWiFFdocs
Country • United States
Language • English
Screening Date & Time
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 6:00pm
Screening Venue
Palatine Public Library
700 N North Court
Palatine, IL 60067
Synopsis
Worn and Reborn follows a vibrant woman named Shelly who brings new life to secondhand clothes through bold colors, playful shapes, and handmade jewelry. As she reflects on her journey as a teenage mother and the joyful bond she shared with her son Lyndale, she reveals how creativity has helped her transform grief into joy. Within the aisles of resale shops, she finds not just style and self expression but also a deep sense of resilience, community, and healing. Her story is lovingly pieced together through memory and imagination, showing that even what feels worn can be renewed with purpose and care.
Production Credits
Director
Mykhailo Bogdanov


