LCCU Produces Feature-Length Film

DURHAM, N.C. - Latino Community CU (LCCU) has produced what it says is the first Latino feature-length independent film in the state to teach financial literacy. Called "Angelica's Dreams," the film will be screened Oct. 21 as part of a presentation sponsored by Duke University and the City of Durham.

The film centers on the home-buying process. Angel Romero, director of marketing and communications with LCCU, conceived of the idea for "Angelica's Dreams," which tells the story of an immigrant couple from Latin America, Angelica and Roberto, who are trying to decide whether or not they should return to their home country or remain in the U.S. According to the credit union, when an unexpected event occurs, their lives change and they are faced with the realization that one of them will have to sacrifice a dream.

There are two different versions of "Angelica's Dreams," the first is divided into three episodes that will be used to promote financial literacy, and the second is the full-length feature film. "At LCCU, we recognize that the overwhelming majority of our more than 50,000 members have little or no experience with financial services and need financial education to integrate into the mainstream U.S. financial system," said Romero in a released statement.

The film is part of LCCU's Home Buyer Education program, which features a guide and video. LCCU will provide 25,000 copies of the guide and 1,200 copies of the video nationwide to credit unions, community centers, and other organizations.