Standout tells the powerful story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doc | dG1fOGNSZ19mTWdWd1U
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00:00Ben, come out of the shadows. Come over here.
00:04There were so many days that I wanted to hide, but I couldn't.
00:10Genetic mutation gave Encare a lifetime to make excuses.
00:15How do you teach self-confidence to someone that looks different?
00:18This adult man, he said, hey kids, don't go near him, and don't touch him, because he's probably contagious.
00:31I said, use it as venom. Let it be the venom that drives you.
00:35Reach deep, Ben, that's it!
00:37A local wrestler could have used his physical limitations to quit sports. Instead, he used it to his advantage.
00:43This guy has made it to the pinnacle of the sport.
00:45You are standing out anyway. Use it.
00:49My biggest fear was could I be loved.
00:53Something is wrong. What's the matter with Ben?
00:56When you're backed against a wall of hate, where are you going to choose?
01:02World champion!
01:15World champion!