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Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2026)
Directed by Tanner Christensen
“With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.”
Documentary · 1h 39m
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.
Cast
Ben Kjar
Anthony Robles
Emily Wadley
Scarlett Hazen
Crew
- Director
- Tanner Christensen
- Writer
- Tanner Christensen
- Director of Photography
- T.C. Christensen
- Original Music Composer
- Christian Davis
- Editor
- Tanner Christensen
- Producer
- T.C. Christensen, Tanner Christensen, Ben Kjar, Jared Hess
Details
- Release date
- 2026-01-23
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Remember Films, The Visual Transit Authority