The word “prophet” derives from the Greek word “prophetes,” meaning one who’s called to be an advocate or to speak for God. In the cinematic, contemporary retelling of prophethood, “Mountain Top” (2017), that relationship is reversed: An advocate, or attorney, is called to be a prophet.
Reluctantly, attorney-turned-pastor Mike Andrews (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) agrees to represents eccentric old gardener Sam Miller (Barry Corbin) in court. This is after a six-year break from practicing law, during which all Mike did was minister to his Appalachian town parish.
