No, ‘Civil War’s’ Fascist President Isn’t Donald Trump
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Few films have stirred 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 film’s story has been kept under wraps. The film’s SXSW Film and TV Festival debut let some light shine on the narrative. Offerman’s president, for example, has fascistic tendencies and is currently serving his third term....

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