Film · 2026

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

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

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.

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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.

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

Kurzinfos

Originaltitel
Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
Status
Released
Start
23.01.2026
Laufzeit
1 h 39 min
Originalsprache
en
Genres
Dokumentarfilm

Produktion & Finanzen

Produktionsfirmen
Remember Films, The Visual Transit Authority
Länder
United States of America
Sprachen
English

Regie, Drehbuch, Produktion

Regie
Tanner Christensen
Drehbuch
Tanner Christensen
Produktion
T.C. Christensen, Tanner Christensen, Ben Kjar, Jared Hess

Externe IDs

Trailer

Keywords

sportswrestlingbiographyncaainspirationaldocumentarydramafeature filmcrouzon syndrome

Darsteller

Ben KjarSelfLaCol GrantSelfAnthony RoblesSelfColton FieldingYoung BenEmily WadleyYoung StanaStana KjarSelfScott KjarSelfParker D. VaughnJerk DadScarlett HazenCheerleaderAlisia AbeggSelfAaliyah BookerSelfHadyn CallSelfNate ClarkSelfLogan EssigSelfShauna EssigSelfAlayna FieldingJerk's DaughterBrooks FieldingJerk's SonClaire GrantYoung AlisiaDaryl GrantSelfValenna GrantSelf

Crew

T.C. ChristensenDirector of PhotographyTanner ChristensenDirectorTanner ChristensenEditorChristian DavisOriginal Music ComposerT.C. ChristensenProducerTanner ChristensenWriterTanner ChristensenProducerBen KjarProducerJared HessProducerCamile MorrisCostume DesignTess ChristensenKey Makeup ArtistNate HoffmanDialogue EditorChuck JohnsonEffects SupervisorJacquie JonesArt DirectionChuck JohnsonSpecial EffectsTom LaughlinGrip

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