Pharrell Williams on Seeing His ‘Flaws’ in the Lego Music Doc ‘Piece by Piece’ and Encountering PETA Protestors at Screenings: ‘Let Them Speak’

variety.com:

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Brick by brick, Pharrell Williams has built his life. Williams, a man of constant reinvention, has again surprised the world with the animated biopic, “Piece by Piece.” The documentary chronicles his life from childhood to international stardom and his eventual rediscovery of himself.

The film, directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville, uses Lego to render Pharrell’s story, creating a playful and poignant narrative.

For Pharrell, however, the story isn’t just about the bricks — it’s about the soul. The metaphor of Lego resonates deeply with him, representing his construction of moments, relationships, and choices. “The concept came from a series of conversations I wasn’t initially open to,” Williams told Variety‘s Awards Circuit podcast. “When my agent said I could do it any way I wanted, it clicked.

Lego was perfect because it gave me the distance to see my story objectively. I could finally appreciate my journey, flaws and all.” Listen below!