Piece by Piece
The following contains mention of police brutality.
Even at its most serious, it remains fun.
That largely light-hearted approach becomes more serious close toPiece by Piece’s ending.
This includes the murder of George Floyd, which is directly referenced but not overtly named.
Most of the plot ofPiece by Pieceoccurs before the events of 2020.
However, Floyd’s death is shown to have had a clear impact on Pharrell.
Floyd was an African American man who was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer in Minneapolis.
Chauvin killed Floyd while detaining him for an arrest.
Derek Chauvin was arrested and convicted for the murder of George Floyd.
Piece by Piece is an animated musical biography film directed by Morgan Neville. The film explores the life and career of musician and performer Pharrell Williams, who, through LEGOS, shows the evolution of his creative process throughout his life.
The scenes are done in black and white, highlighting the seriousness of the topic.
Those were Floyd’s final words and became a rallying cry for protestors.
Many lyrics from the song were adopted as unofficial chants by the organization.
It also helps underscore the emotional heft of the sequence and Pharrell’s response to the events.
In turn, this same inspiration can go beyondPiece by Pieceand help society progress.
