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When filmgoers find themselves shaking their head at the absurdity of a film, it's time for a documentary to remind one's self just how bizarre reality can be. Here are the five best documentaries of the 2000s, playing on satellite TV.

5. The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. In one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of San Francisco, people passing by cannot help but notice flocks of parrots congregating on a regular basis. How did this tropical bird find its way to northern California? While only speculation is offered on the birds' origins, their caretaker Mark Bittner and his struggles with the pack are the focus of this fascinating documentary. For bird lovers as well as anyone who would like to glimpse a nearly fantastical side of one of America's favorite cities, The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill has quite a hook. Check your satellite TV program guide for show times.

4. Fahrenheit 911. Can it feel like Michael Moore is hitting his audience over the head with a sledgehammer at times? Are certain point overemphasized while others remain in the background? The answer to both is affirmative at different points in this documentary, but its value outweighs its flaws. Moore truly woke up the activist spirit in the United States with this film, forcing many citizens to examine the issues surrounding the wars in the Middle East. See this film on satellite TV networks like HBO and Cinemax.

3. Super Size Me. Many people ignore the perils of fast food and shouldn't concern themselves too much if they have an occasional Whopper or Big Mac. Yet what are the risks of eating fast food on a regular basis - for every meal, in fact, for an entire month? This documentary film answers that question, and the results are horrifying. Morgan Spurlock subjected his healthy body to this treatment and takes viewers through the process, step-by-step. See this documentary and other trials Spurlock has put himself through on satellite TV.

2. Spellbound. The National Spelling Bee finals usually elicit an amused grin when the winner is announced annually on the news, but what happens beforehand is the meat of this documentary. If you thought it impossible to study a dictionary for nine hours during your vacation, or have your life hinge on the outcome of a spelling challenge, this film will open your eyes. Ultimately, the desire to succeed which is so central to American ideals seems to be propelling the participants, but the role of the parents is just as enlightening.

1. Man on Wire. Philippe Petit actually crossed the space between the two towers of the World Trade Center on a wire in 1974, and this dazzling stunt is revisited by director James Marsh. Watch the buildup and triumphant act of courage which led to charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct by the NYPD. This 2008 documentary is still shocking audiences on HBO and Showtime in HD.

The best documentary films, which may seem stranger than fiction, can all be seen on Direct TV. See how Direct TV Deals can change all of your ideas about home entertainment.