Though it's fun to escape into the fictional world of Hollywood movies, sometimes it's equally exciting to explore the real life tales that are the subjects of intriguing documentaries. Here are five destined to dazzle viewers:

Six O'Clock News
Filmmaker Ross McElwee explores the stories behind the headlines in this understated yet powerful film. Throughout it, McElwee interweaves events from his own life with closer looks into stories he's seen on the evening news.

Grey Gardens
This film is a quirky portrait of two of Jackie O’s distant relatives that are living in Hamptons squalor. The Maysles Brothers, who produced this documentary, are legends of their craft.

Man On Wire
This film chronicles the world’s greatest tightrope artist, Phillipe Petit, and his death-defying stunts. Petit is an unforgettable protagonist who will enthrall you every step of the way.

Gates Of Heaven
Director Errol Morris has long been known for this portrayals of interesting characters. In this documentary, the focuses his lens on the somewhat eccentric operators of a pet cemetery.

Hands On A Hard Body
S.R. Bindler’s amazing film about an endurance contest in rural Texas, where ordinary folks stand touching a truck until they pass out in hopes of winning the prize.