Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
“With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.”
2026•PG•1h 39m•Released
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.
Director
Tanner Christensen
Writer
Tanner Christensen
Languages
English
Studio
Remember Films
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
Alisia Abegg
Self
Aaliyah Booker
Self
Hadyn Call
Self
Nate Clark
Self
Logan Essig
Self
Shauna Essig
Self
Production
Company
Remember Films
Company
The Visual Transit Authority
Producer
T.C. Christensen
Producer
Tanner Christensen
Producer
Ben Kjar
Producer
Jared Hess
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