Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

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

202699m
Documentary

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.

Crew

T.C. Christensen

T.C. Christensen

Director of Photography

Tanner Christensen

Tanner Christensen

Director

CD

Christian Davis

Original Music Composer

T.C. Christensen

T.C. Christensen

Producer

Tanner Christensen

Tanner Christensen

Writer

Tanner Christensen

Tanner Christensen

Producer

Ben Kjar

Ben Kjar

Producer

Jared Hess

Jared Hess

Producer

Cast

Ben Kjar

Ben Kjar

Self

LG

LaCol Grant

Self

Anthony Robles

Anthony Robles

Self

CF

Colton Fielding

Young Ben

Emily Wadley

Emily Wadley

Young Stana

SK

Stana Kjar

Self

SK

Scott Kjar

Self

PD

Parker D. Vaughn

Jerk Dad

Scarlett Hazen

Scarlett Hazen

Cheerleader

AA

Alisia Abegg

Self

AB

Aaliyah Booker

Self

HC

Hadyn Call

Self

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