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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.
- Original title
- Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
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- Revenue
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At Home
Amazon Prime Video
Angel Studios
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At Home
Ben Kjar
Self
Anthony Robles
Self
Scarlett Hazen
Cheerleader
Clint Pulver
Self
Frasier Perez
Location Scout
T.C. Christensen
Director of Photography
Tess Christensen
Key Makeup Artist
Tanner Christensen
Director
Tanner Christensen
Editor
Ben Kjar
Producer
Jared Hess
Producer
T.C. Christensen
Producer
Tanner Christensen
Producer
Frasier Perez
Sound Recordist
Tanner Christensen
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