{"id":12697,"date":"2024-10-10T14:23:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=12697"},"modified":"2024-10-14T15:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T22:48:50","slug":"wonderful-innovative-approach-telling-pharrell-williams-life-story-great-visuals-great-storytelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/wonderful-innovative-approach-telling-pharrell-williams-life-story-great-visuals-great-storytelling\/","title":{"rendered":"Piece by Piece * Wonderful Innovative Approach Telling Pharrell Williams Life Story. Great Visuals; Great Storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>L<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12706\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piecebypiece.poster.jpg?resize=121%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"121\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piecebypiece.poster.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piecebypiece.poster.jpg?w=303&amp;ssl=1 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/>EGO bricks tell the life story of singer\/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams &#8212; from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry. <em>Piece By Piece<\/em> is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO\u00ae animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music&#8217;s most innovative minds.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201cThis film is such an innovative approach to the music-documentary genre as it tells Pharrell Williams\u2019 life story in the form of LEGO bricks. I absolutely love the music, colors, visuals, storytelling, and so much more.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n<p>Piece by Piece<br \/>\nBy Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v3SQIa-yUx8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12704\" style=\"width: 231px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12704\" class=\" wp-image-12704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00933a_rgb.jpg?resize=221%2C122&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00933a_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00933a_rgb.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams in director Morgan Neville\u2019s PIECE BY PIECE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features \u00a9 2024 FOCUS FEATURES LLC<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Piece by Piece<\/em> is the perfect addition to the LEGO movie franchise. I was so excited for this film since the LEGO movies hold a special place in my heart. I not only grew up playing with LEGOs, and <em>The LEGO Ninjago Movie<\/em> was my first ever press interview! I love that all the LEGO movies have been so diverse and different. This film is such an innovative approach to the music-documentary genre as it tells Pharrell Williams\u2019 life story in the form of LEGO bricks. I absolutely love the music, colors, visuals, storytelling, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>The film follows the traditional documentary formula &#8212; it starts off examining Pharrell&#8217;s beginnings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12703\" style=\"width: 226px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12703\" class=\" wp-image-12703\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00704_rgb.jpg?resize=216%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00704_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00704_rgb.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Director Morgan Neville in PIECE BY PIECE, a Focus Features release.<br \/>Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features \u00a9 2024 FOCUS FEATURES LLC<\/p><\/div>\n<p>He discovered music at a very young age and instantly felt a strong connection with music beyond just listening to it. He started a band with his friend Chad Hugo who was just as passionate about music; they called themselves the Neptunes. When a record label moved in across the street from them, Pharrell insisted on being heard, and eventually he was. From there his career skyrocketed.<\/p>\n<p>He eventually lost himself and his touch as he became obsessed with creating music <em>for<\/em> people rather than making music for <em>himself<\/em>. When he reconnected with his sense of self, his career once again went above and beyond.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12700\" style=\"width: 228px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12700\" class=\" wp-image-12700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_TP_013_rgb.jpg?resize=218%2C91&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_TP_013_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_TP_013_rgb.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pharrell Williams stars in director Morgan Neville\u2019s PIECE BY PIECE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features \u00a9 2024 FOCUS FEATURES LLC<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It was Pharrell&#8217;s idea to utilize LEGOs to tell his story, which I think is such a great choice. The beauty of using LEGOs is that it&#8217;s free to interpret in any way, and the animators were free to create any world imaginable. The LEGO animation is perfect. I love the sets and other visual creations. Pharrell Williams is a very important person in the music industry, and I think the choice of LEGOs emphasizes how unique and special his story is.<\/p>\n<p>So many other artists have also been a part of his journey &#8212; Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk, Snoop Dog, and many other artists. The cast is incredible and they all voice themselves.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12701\" style=\"width: 233px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12701\" class=\" wp-image-12701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00820_rgb.jpg?resize=223%2C93&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00820_rgb.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00820_rgb.jpg?resize=768%2C321&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/piece-by-piece-PxP_FP_00820_rgb.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams in director Morgan Neville\u2019s PIECE BY PIECE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features \u00a9 2024 FOCUS FEATURES LLC<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of course, one of the most important aspects of this film is the score. This film takes us back in time with some of Pharrell&#8217;s greatest hits. Director Morgan Neville captivates the essence of Pharrell&#8217;s story while making it interesting, fresh, and new for the audience through a completely mesmerizing cinematic experience.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that you can reach any goal you strive for with hard work and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Piece by Piece<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults.\u00a0 You can watch <em>Piece by Piece <\/em>in theaters October 11, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Bc6trBc1kc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer\/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams &#8212; from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry. Piece By Piece is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO\u00ae animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music&#8217;s most innovative minds.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201cThis film is such an innovative approach to the music-documentary genre as it tells Pharrell Williams\u2019 life story in the form of LEGO bricks. 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