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Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

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

2026
99 min
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.

Production

Remember Films · The Visual Transit Authority

Cast & Characters

Ben Kjar as Self

Ben Kjar

Self

LaCol Grant

Self

Anthony Robles as Self

Anthony Robles

Self

Colton Fielding

Young Ben

Emily Wadley as Young Stana

Emily Wadley

Young Stana

Stana Kjar

Self

Scott Kjar

Self

Parker D. Vaughn

Jerk Dad

Scarlett Hazen as Cheerleader

Scarlett Hazen

Cheerleader

Alisia Abegg

Self

Aaliyah Booker

Self

Hadyn Call

Self

Directors & Crew

T

Tanner Christensen

Director

T

T.C. Christensen

Producer

T

Tanner Christensen

Writer

T

Tanner Christensen

Producer

B

Ben Kjar

Producer

J

Jared Hess

Producer

Screenshots & Stills

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