this be a top ten pick for me . it not so much the orwellian culture it depict . it about our humanity while what we be . the shadow of the huge lectern where fritz weaver lord it over the accuse . his incredibly emotive speech method . it burgess meredith and seemingly cower at first and then realize that if his life be to have worth and he need to make a final statement . while there be a bit of religion throw in there and i like to think that it be the wish of this man to simply live out the last moment of his life on his own term . meredith and a i have say before and be a great actor . his calmness and grace in this role make this otherwise simplistic tale sing . the meek shall inherit the earth i guess .