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Kono Film Productions

in Association with MTS Stories from Home
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Ain’t About the Money is a film about Big Dave McLean’s passion for the music. But following that passion has come at a cost. As our central character, Big Dave McLean grounds the film and through his experiences, good and bad, we learn about the complex challenges and choices he has faced as a blues troubadour.

The film is framed by a road trip with Big Dave McLean to the Mississippi Delta where he visits the birthplace of the blues. This has been a dream for him since he was first introduced to the Delta blues in the 60’s, it’s number one on his bucket list. His old friend Watermelon Slim who lives in Clarksdale, Mississippi has invited him down for a visit. Bill “Watermelon Slim” Homans has built a remarkable reputation as a blues artist, with his raw, impassioned intensity.

Ain’t About the Money is a documentary celebrating the blues and it’s origins. Big Dave McLean and his associates will take us into blues territory, capturing the passion in conversation and song. The film takes a look at the blues scene through the artists that live it and gives the audience a unique and personal perspective on the world of blues