Few films havestirred the cultural pot quite like Civil War.The April 12 release envisions a near-future America at war with itself.Kirsten Dunst leads an ensemble cast including Parks and Recreation standout Nick Offerman as the U.S. president. Much of the films story has been kept under wraps. The films SXSW Film and TV Festival debut let some light shine on the narrative.Offermans president‚ for example‚ has fascistic tendencies and is currently serving his third term.It must be Trump. Of course.if Hollywood has taught us anything over the past seven-plus years its that it cant stop referencing the 45th president. And‚ almost every time said commentary is unflattering.To be kind.Thats exactly what journalists were hoping from Civil War. Its why theyre trying to get the films stars to admit it. So far‚ theyre striking out.Offerman spoke to a Hollywood Reporter journalist at length about the project during the red carpet premiere. The actor‚ who famously played a libertarian on Parks and Recreation‚ is a liberal in real life. He still didnt take the reporters bait. He shoos away any suggestion his character is Trumpian to the core.Theres obvious comparisons to Trump here and our political climate‚ the unnamed reporter asks Offerman. How closely did you want to play that?The veteran star doesnt bite.Honestly‚ it didnt even come up‚ Offerman responds. [The movie] is so unrelated to any actual factions or politicians. Thats what I think is so brilliant about this film. Everybody on any side of the aisle or any faction has a lot to say and were all immediately divisive and partisan in our conversations.Everybodys mad about those other jerks‚ and this movie transcends that. its about all of us. And Im so grateful for that.His views echoedthose of writer/director Alex Garland. The Ex-Machina creator has repeatedly said his film is bipartisan. The big picture he wants to share? Lets stop attacking each other before its too late.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Civil War (@civilwarmovie)Over at the far-Left Variety‚ its reportertried to do the same with co-star Dunst.Mission: Unaccomplished.But its impossible to watch Civil War without being reminded of this years presidential election you know‚ the one where democracy and maybe the fate of the free world hangs in the balance? For instance‚ Dunstwont admit[emphasis added] that the films president‚ played by Nick Offerman as a narcissist with an authoritarian streak‚ resembles the 45th‚ and perhaps 47th‚ Oval Office occupant.';It feels fictitious to me‚ she says of any connection between Offermans character and Donald Trump. I dont want to compare because thats the antithesis of the film. Its just a fascist president. But I didnt think about Nicks character being any certain political figure. I just thought this is this president‚ in this world‚ who will not abide by the Constitution and democracy.';Wont admit its almost as if the reporter has an agenda and is annoyed that the films star wont play along.