
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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Homepage: http://standoutfilm.com
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 99 minutes
Release Date: 2026-01-23

Ben Kjar
Played Self
LaCol Grant
Played Self

Anthony Robles
Played Self
Colton Fielding
Played Young Ben
Emily Wadley
Played Young Stana
Stana Kjar
Played Self
Scott Kjar
Played Self
Parker D. Vaughn
Played Jerk Dad

Scarlett Hazen
Played Cheerleader
Alisia Abegg
Played Self
Aaliyah Booker
Played Self
Hadyn Call
Played Self
Nate Clark
Played Self
Logan Essig
Played Self
Shauna Essig
Played Self
Alayna Fielding
Played Jerk's Daughter
Brooks Fielding
Played Jerk's Son
Claire Grant
Played Young Alisia
Daryl Grant
Played Self
Valenna Grant
Played Self
Jill Haslam
Played Self
Katie Jenkins
Played Self
Greg Kjar
Played Self
Luke Kjar
Played Self
Grayson McDaniel
Played Round Face
Carole Mikita
Played Newscaster
Louis Morales Jr.
Played Self
Zac Morby
Played Self
Tate Nelson
Played Young Nate

Clint Pulver
Played Self
Dan Rascone
Played Newscaster
Cyler Sanderson
Played Referee
Shandell Smoot
Played Self
Jack Spates
Played Self
Wade Steed
Played Self
Jared Sumsion
Played Self
Bart Thompson
Played Self
Greg Williams
Played Self
Seth Wright
Played Self
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