Synopsis
The story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warned that his life would be dominated by limitations, bullying and harsh scrutiny. Despite that prognosis, Ben yearned for an ordinary life free from judgment and harassment. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignited a fire within him. Wrestling became his proving ground, a place where he learned to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushed himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arose and ridicule resurfaced, Ben found himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his difference and boldly stand out.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 23rd, 2026 (Limited) by Angel Studios |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for thematic material and some language. (Rating bulletin 2904 (cert #55699), 9/24/2025) |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Docudrama, Biography, Autobiographical, Birth Defects, Wrestling, Bullies |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Angel Studios, Remember Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |