Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here's why

By Tonya Mosley

Published November 29, 2024 at 5:00 AM EST

The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell's early life in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer. Originally broadcast Oct. 8, 2024.

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