Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2025)

  • NR
  • 02/23/2025 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 39m

With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.

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

Director, Writer

Cast

Ben Kjar's headshot

Ben Kjar

Self
LaCol Grant's headshot

LaCol Grant

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Anthony Robles's headshot

Anthony Robles

Self
Colton Fielding's headshot

Colton Fielding

Young Ben
Emily Wadley's headshot

Emily Wadley

Young Stana
Stana Kjar's headshot

Stana Kjar

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Scott Kjar's headshot

Scott Kjar

Self
Parker D. Vaughn's headshot

Parker D. Vaughn

Jerk Dad

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