"The Mountaintop"

"The Mountaintop" is a powerful play written by Katori Hall that fictionalizes the last hours of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life before his assassination in 1968. Set in a Memphis motel room, it explores themes of race, mortality, and legacy as King reflects on his achievements and doubts. The play features a conversation between King and a mysterious maid, revealing his humanity and vulnerability. It offers a poignant look at the burdens of leadership and the struggle for equality, highlighting both King's dreams and the harsh realities he faced in his fight for civil rights.