Animal Rights Protesters Disrupt Pharrell Film Premiere

The London Film Festival's screening of Pharrell Williams' animated documentary 'Piece By Piece' was disrupted by animal rights protesters from PETA, who shouted slogans and displayed banners calling for him to stop using animal skins and fur in his Louis Vuitton designs. During the incident, which occurred at the Royal Festival Hall, protesters chanted that 'Animals are not fabrics, they’re not handbags' and criticized Williams for his role as the men's creative director at Louis Vuitton. Williams remained calm, acknowledging the protesters and stating that change takes time and planning, declaring, 'God bless you' to the activists. This was the second major disruption for Williams, following a similar incident at the Toronto Film Festival where he also engaged with a protester. The British Film Institute confirmed that the situation was managed appropriately by security. PETA emphasized that they are calling on Williams to use his influence to advocate for animal rights and push for change within the fashion industry.