Captured at Raub Middle School, this film examines how understanding money can influence self-assurance, decision-making, and future possibilities.
ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The documentary Working Class, shot at Allentown’s Raub Middle School, investigates how financial teaching can impact students, their families, and teachers. Via firsthand accounts and hands-on instruction, the movie demonstrates that gaining financial insight can unlock routes toward improved economic mobility.
This film tracks a full semester within the school’s Financial Literacy Program. It records the daily realities of individuals discovering how money functions and what that understanding can signify for their decisions, self-assurance, and prospects.
Community partners enabled the creation of this documentary, with First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union acting as primary underwriter and financial literacy collaborator. For multiple years, First Commonwealth has backed financial education efforts within the Allentown School District, assisting in delivering real-world money management abilities and materials to classrooms.
“The stories featured in Working Class remind us that financial literacy is about much more than dollars and cents. It’s about confidence, opportunity, and creating brighter futures,” commented Donna LoStocco, President & CEO of First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union. “We’re honored to support this project and the students, educators, and families whose experiences are inspiring this important conversation.”
The documentary Working Class aims to foster ongoing dialogue regarding financial literacy, educational fairness, and economic prospects. The movie will likely be distributed via screenings, educational gatherings, and regional community collaborations.
View the documentary at WorkingClassMovie.com.
About Working Class
Working Class examines the impact of financial education by following the lives of students, families, and educators at Raub Middle School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Through genuine experiences and the contributions of community partners, the film illustrates how financial literacy can generate more opportunities and promote enduring economic advancement.
About First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union
First Commonwealth, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a regional credit union that offers personal, business, and digital banking services to members across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With 14 branches, it serves over 98,000 members and 2,400 businesses. Since 1959, First Commonwealth has assisted individuals, families, and communities in strengthening their financial well-being through banking services, educational programs, and community partnerships.
Luis Soto
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union
lsoto@firstcomcu.org
