The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Standout” showing Feb. 6-12 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres.

With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.

“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 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.

“Standout” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres Feb. 6-12. Showtimes will be Friday and Wednesday, Feb. 6 and 11 at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 7 at 4:00 p.m.; Monday and Thursday, Feb. 9 and 12 at 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.