Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?

Piece By Piece, the animated documentary about Pharrell Williams, sidesteps the controversy surrounding Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines plagiarism trial. Director Morgan Neville considered addressing the issue but felt it derailed the story he was telling, ultimately omitting it from the film. The documentary, uniquely animated with Lego, explores Pharrell’s music career and includes insights into his creative process and collaboration with other artists.

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