How LEGO-Infused Biopic ‘Piece By Piece’ Builds Pharrell’s Cultural Narrative
After three decades soaring as an unorthodox visionary, Pharrell Williams is prepared to share the narrative behind his journey to cultural prominence.
‘Piece by Piece’ Pushed the Boundaries of Documentaries (and LEGO) to Tell Pharrell Williams’ Story
Director Morgan Neville told IndieWire about using LEGOs to recreate Pharrell Williams' synesthesia in the animated documentary.
Lego Leaps Into Documentaries, With Pharrell Williams as the Subject
The toymaker has found success in fictional films. But with “Piece by Piece,” about the life of Mr. Williams, it has gotten into a new genre.
Critics Have Seen Piece By Piece, But Are They ‘Happy’ With Pharrell’s LEGO-Animated Biopic?
Piece by Piece is a bright, clever song-filled biopic that pretends it’s a behind-the-scenes documentary using small plastic bricks, angles and curves to celebrate an artist known for his quirky soul. It is deep and surreal and often adorable. Is it high concept or low? Like Williams, it’s a bit of both.
Every Celeb That's Been Legofied in Pharrell's 'Piece by Piece'
Another megastar in Piece by Piece is Gwen Stefani, who was and still is a popular coach on The Voice. Some of Stefani's most popular songs include "The Sweet Escape", "Hollaback Girl", and "Rich Girl". The pop star has even tried her hand at acting on occasion, having previously appeared in Trolls, The Aviator, and more.
Pharrell says being turned into a Lego for biopic 'Piece by Piece' was 'therapeutic'
Pharrell Williams and director Morgan Neville chat with USA TODAY about "Piece by Piece," a biopic on Williams told through Lego animation.
Piece By Piece Review: Pharrell Williams’ LEGO Movie Is A Vivid, Playful Take On A Documentary That’s Little Too Plastic
Piece By Piece has a lot of fun with the creative liberties of the visual embellishment that takes Pharrell’s minifig deep under the sea and to the vastness of space, or turns Snoop Dogg to a LEGO dog. Even still, this collaboration between LEGO and Pharrell never completely ties together in a fully cohesive or deeply emotional way.
‘Piece by Piece’ is a Pharrell Williams block party
If it weren’t filmed entirely using animated Lego blocks, “Piece by Piece” would be a fairly routine music documentary, in this case a profile of the protean hip-hop producer-performer Pharrell Williams.
Pharrell Williams on the self-esteem issues he faced for 'Piece by Piece' Lego biopic
Grammy-winner Pharrell Williams and Oscar-winner Morgan Neville talk with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa about the Williams' Lego biopic "Piece by Piece."
Putting together the Pharrell Williams story ‘Piece by Piece’
This film’s topic, singer-songwriter-producer Pharrell Williams, seems somewhat inappropriate at first glance. Many of the songs he recorded, wrote, or produced do not lend themselves to a PG-rated movie treatment.
Pharrell Williams Deserves A Nuanced Film About Him. 'Piece By Piece' Isn't It.
The hitmaker stars in a movie about himself that sidesteps all past controversies to reflect a heavily curated version of his life and career — in Lego animation.
Pharrell Explains How 'Piece By Piece' Helps Visualize His Synesthesia
Complex caught up with Pharrell and filmmaker Morgan Neville to talk about how the multi-hyphenate creative's LEGO movie ...
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Director Morgan Neville Talks 'Piece By Piece', Pharrell Williams and LEGO
Moviefone speaks with Morgan Neville about 'Piece by Piece'. "This idea came from Pharrell that if he was going to do a ...
The Lego Pharrell Movie Has a Lego Black Lives Matter Segment
A t the start of Piece by Piece, the new animated documentary about Pharrell Williams, the musical artist and megaproducer ...
Pharrell Williams & Morgan Neville Have An Epic Conversation
“The idea of working with Morgan, and watching him—I would’ve never done this with anyone else.” Pharrell Williams, producer, musician, designer and icon sits down for an epic conversation with ...
En “Piece by Piece”, Pharrell descubre que Lego encaja con la historia de su vida
Cuando Pharrell Williams y Morgan Neville decidieron embarcarse en una película sobre la vida de Williams animada con piezas ...
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‘Piece by Piece’ Review: A One-of-a-Kind Cinematic Journey Through Color and Sound
Piece by Piece' is a contagiously joyful cinematic experience that will have you toe-tapping and head-bopping for 90 minutes ...