Worn and Reborn

2026 • Short Documentary • 10 minutes

Worn and Reborn
Worn and Reborn • BWiFFdocs 2026
Category • Short Documentary
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