Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2025)
Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2025)
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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Cast

Ben Kjar Ben Kjar As: Self
LaCol Grant LaCol Grant As: Self
Anthony Robles Anthony Robles As: Self
Colton Fielding Colton Fielding As: Young Ben
Emily Wadley Emily Wadley As: Young Stana
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Drama, Family, Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 23 February 2025

Country: US

Runtime: 99m

Company Credits

Company: Remember Films, The Visual Transit Authority

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Cast

Directed By

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Tanner Christensen

Tanner Christensen

Editor

Nate Duersch

Nate Duersch

Assistant Editor

Russ Lasson

Russ Lasson

Colorist

Micah Young

Micah Young

Digital Intermediate Producer

Costume and Makeup

Camile Morris

Camile Morris

Costume Design

Tess Christensen

Tess Christensen

Key Makeup Artist

Sound

Christian Davis

Christian Davis

Original Music Composer

Nate Hoffman

Nate Hoffman

Dialogue Editor

Frasier Perez

Frasier Perez

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

Chuck Johnson

Chuck Johnson

Effects Supervisor

Camera

T.C. Christensen

T.C. Christensen

Director of Photography

Tom Laughlin

Tom Laughlin

Grip

David Ellis

David Ellis

Grip

Trent Ross

Trent Ross

First Assistant Camera

Dallen Vick

Dallen Vick

First Assistant Camera

Trent Ross

Trent Ross

"B" Camera Operator

Owen Nielson

Owen Nielson

"B" Camera Operator

Lighting

Art Department

Jacquie Jones

Jacquie Jones

Art Direction

Other Crew

Chuck Johnson

Chuck Johnson

Special Effects

Annaka Johnson

Annaka Johnson

Craft Service

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