A beat poet, bass player and history nerd from a family of medical doctors, Spencer went to Brown University to study International Relations. Spencer’s college band evolved into Incan Abraham, an LA-based band with two national tours and a full-length album under its belt, and acclaim from Pitchfork, Spin, NPR and TIME Magazine. After meeting his literary agent at a funeral, he realized that the screenplays he was writing on the side might not be half bad. When Dikega Hadnot, his friend from 1st grade, approached him about writing a historical drama pilot together, their writing/directing partnership Gonzo Griot was born. Their first short film, “Little Brother,” was featured in over 20 festivals, and was awarded best narrative short at the Charlotte Black Film Festival and Harlem International Film Festival, and an Emerging Director selection at the American Black Film Festival, among other laurels.
