

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
2025 Directed by Tanner ChristensenStandout 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.

Ben Kjar
....................................................Self
LaCol Grant
....................................................Self

Anthony Robles
....................................................Self
Colton Fielding
....................................................Young Ben
Emily Wadley
....................................................Young Stana
Stana Kjar
....................................................Self
Scott Kjar
....................................................Self
Director
...........................................................Tanner Christensen
Producer
...........................................................T.C. Christensen
Tanner Christensen
Ben Kjar
Jared Hess
Writer
...........................................................Tanner Christensen
Editor
...........................................................Tanner Christensen
Production Companies
...................................................Remember Films
The Visual Transit Authority
Production Countries
........................................................United States of America
Spoken Languages
....................................................English
Genres
....................................................Drama
Family
Documentary
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