EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 25 MIN
Ep 442-Ben Kjar Is An Inspiration! Do Not Miss This Chat! His Life Story Is Out!
from The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · host Broadway Podcast Network
Get your tissues! We have a special one today! We are talking the new film "Standout" The Story of Ben Kjar! Standout tells the inspiring 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 afire 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. Ben is here! Filmmaker Tanner Christensen are here! The film is out and I promise you will not want to miss this. There will not be a dry eye in the house! _______________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Get your tissues! We have a special one today! We are talking the new film "Standout" The Story of Ben Kjar! Standout tells the inspiring 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 afire 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. Ben is here! Filmmaker Tanner Christensen are here! The film is out and I promise you will not want to miss this. There will not be a dry eye in the house! _______________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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