“The Money Trap” documentary
(18:00 in length) presents the real-life stories of four people meeting a variety of financial challenges. Hector, a hard working immigrant applies for his ITIN number and opens a new bank account to begin a savings plan. Shannon, a working single mother with two children gets off welfare and saves to buy a home. Dennis and Chaketa, married with a new baby, develop a plan to climb out of debt. And Marisol, a young working woman, overwhelmed with a high interest payday loan finds help in the form of a community credit union. There is also a Spanish version of "The Money Trap" available, entitled "La Trampa del Dinero." This version includes the story of Romaly, who recounts her determination to climb out of debt and support her five children. The struggles these individuals face are far from unusual – they are repeated over and over, in cities and towns across America.

Produced by:
N.A.K. Production Associates
In association with:
The Hatcher Group
and
The Aspen Institute