"We both had big [milestones] happening in our lives," commented director James Toback Saturday afternoon in Cannes about the timing of undertaking his project spotlighting boxer Mike Tyson. "My mother had died and he was in rehab. Mike thought it could be a DVD for sale on the street on 125th Street for cash, while I was thinking more about competition for the Palme d'Or." Tyson, who received a warm reception from some members of the press who were clearly star struck by his presence, said that he was overwhelmed by the amount of attention that he and the film, titled "Tyson," were receiving in Cannes and said some parts of the film were difficult to face. "I've always been critical of myself and never considered myself a role model, but my message is to never give up. Don't let other people bring you down, that is the biggest fight in life... Never give up."