EP. 4- Standout: The Ben Kjar Story- Interview with Director Tanner Christensen

We sit down with Director, Writer and Producer Tanner Christensen to hear about the powerful true story behind Standout: The Ben KjarStory. From a lifelong editing career to his first turn in the director’s chair, Tanner reveals how he brought to life the inspiring journey of world-champion wrestler Ben Kjar—born with a rare craniofacial condition and told he’d never compete.This episode explores faith, empathy, perseverance, and the miracles behind independent filmmaking, including a remarkable casting story and the film’s upcoming theatrical release.🎬 Standout: The Ben Kjar Story opens in theaters January 23, 2026. https://standoutfilm.com/Show Notes:Buy tickets- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/#ticketsBook a screening- https://standoutfilm.com/where-to-watch/Follow Tanner on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanner.christensenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmanchrisunFollow Faith Film FestsWeb: https://faithfilmfests.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfilmfestsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfilmfestsMusic on the podcast: Free Use license from Joseph McDade at https://josephmcdade.com/music