ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for Standout: The Ben Kjar Story, the upcoming documentary about the inspiring journey of champion wrestler Ben Kjar, who defied the odds by overcoming the challenges of having a rare genetic disorder. The film will have its world premiere at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival.
The documentary is written, directed, and produced by Tanner Christensen. Besides Kjar, it will also feature participation from Stana Kjar, Scott Kjar, Anthony Robles, LaCol Grant, Seth Wright, and Colton Fielding. The creative team also includes director of photography T.C. Christensen, producer Jared Hess, and composer Christian Davis.
Check out the exclusive Standout: The Ben Kjar Story trailer below (watch more trailers):
What is Standout: The Ben Kjar Story about?
“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,” reads the official synopsis.
“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.”
