Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2025)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $150,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 23.034 |
Directed By
Tanner Christensen
Crew
T.C. Christensen
Tanner Christensen
Tanner Christensen
Christian Davis
T.C. Christensen
Tanner Christensen
Tanner Christensen
Ben Kjar
Jared Hess
Camile Morris
Tess Christensen
Nate Hoffman
Chuck Johnson
TOP CAST
Ben Kjar
Self
LaCol Grant
Self
Anthony Robles
Self
Colton Fielding
Young Ben
Emily Wadley
Young Stana
Stana Kjar
Self
Scott Kjar
Self
Parker D. Vaughn
Jerk Dad
Scarlett Hazen
Cheerleader
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