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Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

2025

N/R

Categories:

  • Drama
  • Family
  • Documentary

Overview:

Standout tells the powerful story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warn that his life will be overshadowed by limitations. Ben yearns for an ordinary life free from the harsh scrutiny he faces daily. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignites a fire within him. Wrestling becomes his proving ground, a place where he learns to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushes himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arise and ridicule resurfaces, Ben finds himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his unique path and boldly stand out.

Tanner Christensen

Editor, Director, Writer, Producer

T.C. Christensen

Director of Photography, Producer

Ben Kjar

Producer

Jared Hess

Producer

Cast:

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  • Ben Kjar

    Ben Kjar

    Self
  • LaCol Grant

    LaCol Grant

    Self
  • Anthony Robles

    Anthony Robles

    Self
  • Colton Fielding

    Colton Fielding

    Young Ben
  • Emily Wadley

    Emily Wadley

    Young Stana
  • Stana Kjar

    Stana Kjar

    Self