Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

99 mins | Documentary | Feb. 23, 2025

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.

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

99 mins | Documentary | Feb. 23, 2025

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
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.
Producers The Visual Transit Authority, Remember Films
Original title Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
Directors Tanner Christensen
Writers Tanner Christensen

Cast

Ben Kjar

as Self

LaCol Grant

as Self

Anthony Robles

as Self

Colton Fielding

as Young Ben

Emily Wadley

as Young Stana

Stana Kjar

as Self

Scott Kjar

as Self

Parker D. Vaughn

as Jerk Dad

Scarlett Hazen

as Cheerleader