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Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

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

Genres

Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$150000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

23 February 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ben Kjar

Ben Kjar

Self

LaCol Grant

LaCol Grant

Self

Anthony Robles

Anthony Robles

Self

Colton Fielding

Colton Fielding

Young Ben

Emily Wadley

Emily Wadley

Young Stana

Stana Kjar

Stana Kjar

Self

Scott Kjar

Scott Kjar

Self

Parker D. Vaughn

Parker D. Vaughn

Jerk Dad

Scarlett Hazen

Scarlett Hazen

Cheerleader

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